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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.85, 1,310.79 and 556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.85, 1,310.79 and 556.80 is: 768.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.85 : 1,310.79 = 556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.85/1,310.79 = 556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.85x = 1,310.79 × 556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.85x = 729,847.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,847.87/949.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.38

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