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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.61, 1,310.49 and 576.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.61, 1,310.49 and 576.54 is: 795.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.61 : 1,310.49 = 576.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.61/1,310.49 = 576.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.61x = 1,310.49 × 576.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.61x = 755,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,549.90/949.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.64

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