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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.82, 1,310.58 and 556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.82, 1,310.58 and 556.86 is: 768.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.82 : 1,310.58 = 556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.82/1,310.58 = 556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.82x = 1,310.58 × 556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.82x = 729,809.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,809.58/949.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.37

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