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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.44, 1,310.20 and 556.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.44, 1,310.20 and 556.44 is: 767.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.44 : 1,310.20 = 556.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.44/1,310.20 = 556.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.44x = 1,310.20 × 556.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.44x = 729,047.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,047.69/949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.87

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