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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.80, 1,310.80 and 577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.80, 1,310.80 and 577.04 is: 796.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.80 : 1,310.80 = 577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.80/1,310.80 = 577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.80x = 1,310.80 × 577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.80x = 756,384.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,384.03/949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.36

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