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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.45, 1,310.34 and 576.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.45, 1,310.34 and 576.55 is: 795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.45 : 1,310.34 = 576.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.45/1,310.34 = 576.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.45x = 1,310.34 × 576.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.45x = 755,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,476.53/949.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.70

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