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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.60, 1,310.17 and 576.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.60, 1,310.17 and 576.49 is: 795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.60 : 1,310.17 = 576.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.60/1,310.17 = 576.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.60x = 1,310.17 × 576.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.60x = 755,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,299.90/949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.39

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