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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.56, 1,310.40 and 595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.56, 1,310.40 and 595.68 is: 822.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.56 : 1,310.40 = 595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.56/1,310.40 = 595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.56x = 1,310.40 × 595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.56x = 780,579.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,579.07/949.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.04

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