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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.67, 1,310.55 and 556.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.67, 1,310.55 and 556.70 is: 768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.67 : 1,310.55 = 556.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.67/1,310.55 = 556.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.67x = 1,310.55 × 556.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.67x = 729,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,583.19/949.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.25

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