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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.38, 1,310.17 and 556.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.38, 1,310.17 and 556.43 is: 767.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.38 : 1,310.17 = 556.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.38/1,310.17 = 556.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.38x = 1,310.17 × 556.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.38x = 729,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,011.34/949.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.89

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