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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.55, 1,310.24 and 556.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.55, 1,310.24 and 556.70 is: 768.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.55 : 1,310.24 = 556.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.55/1,310.24 = 556.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.55x = 1,310.24 × 556.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.55x = 729,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,404.06/949.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.16

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