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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.79, 1,310.58 and 556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.79, 1,310.58 and 556.74 is: 768.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.79 : 1,310.58 = 556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.79/1,310.58 = 556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.79x = 1,310.58 × 556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.79x = 729,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,652.31/949.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.22

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