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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.62, 1,310.57 and 576.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.62, 1,310.57 and 576.57 is: 795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.62 : 1,310.57 = 576.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.62/1,310.57 = 576.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.62x = 1,310.57 × 576.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.62x = 755,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,627.55/949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.72

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