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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.72, 1,310.49 and 556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.72, 1,310.49 and 556.72 is: 768.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.72 : 1,310.49 = 556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.72/1,310.49 = 556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.72x = 1,310.49 × 556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.72x = 729,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,575.99/949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.20

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