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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.66, 1,310.00 and 556.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.66, 1,310.00 and 556.61 is: 767.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.66 : 1,310.00 = 556.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.66/1,310.00 = 556.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.66x = 1,310.00 × 556.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.66x = 729,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,153.94/949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.81

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