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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.81, 1,311.07 and 551.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.81, 1,311.07 and 551.65 is: 761.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.81 : 1,311.07 = 551.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.81/1,311.07 = 551.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.81x = 1,311.07 × 551.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.81x = 723,251.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,251.77/949.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.47

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