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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.63, 1,310.58 and 556.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.63, 1,310.58 and 556.57 is: 768.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.63 : 1,310.58 = 556.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.63/1,310.58 = 556.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.63x = 1,310.58 × 556.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.63x = 729,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,429.51/949.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.12

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