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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.67, 1,310.00 and 571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.67, 1,310.00 and 571.30 is: 788.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.67 : 1,310.00 = 571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.67/1,310.00 = 571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.67x = 1,310.00 × 571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.67x = 748,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,400.32/949.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.06

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