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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.60, 1,309.96 and 556.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.60, 1,309.96 and 556.36 is: 767.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.60 : 1,309.96 = 556.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.60/1,309.96 = 556.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.60x = 1,309.96 × 556.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.60x = 728,809.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,809.35/949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.49

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