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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.80, 1,310.75 and 576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.80, 1,310.75 and 576.72 is: 795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.80 : 1,310.75 = 576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.80/1,310.75 = 576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.80x = 1,310.75 × 576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.80x = 755,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,932.86/949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.89

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