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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.49, 1,310.30 and 576.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.49, 1,310.30 and 576.37 is: 795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.49 : 1,310.30 = 576.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.49/1,310.30 = 576.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.49x = 1,310.30 × 576.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.49x = 755,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,217.61/949.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.39

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