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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.77, 1,310.72 and 556.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.77, 1,310.72 and 556.79 is: 768.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.77 : 1,310.72 = 556.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.77/1,310.72 = 556.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.77x = 1,310.72 × 556.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.77x = 729,786.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,786.45/949.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.38

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