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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.60, 1,310.23 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.60, 1,310.23 and 571.32 is: 788.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.60 : 1,310.23 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.60/1,310.23 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.60x = 1,310.23 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.60x = 748,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,558.10/949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.29

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