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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.56, 1,310.60 and 576.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.56, 1,310.60 and 576.80 is: 796.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.56 : 1,310.60 = 576.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.56/1,310.60 = 576.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.56x = 1,310.60 × 576.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.56x = 755,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,954.08/949.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.11

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