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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.52, 1,310.11 and 576.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.52, 1,310.11 and 576.43 is: 795.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.52 : 1,310.11 = 576.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.52/1,310.11 = 576.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.52x = 1,310.11 × 576.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.52x = 755,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,181.99/949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.33

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