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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.86, 1,310.59 and 551.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.86, 1,310.59 and 551.29 is: 760.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.86 : 1,310.59 = 551.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.86/1,310.59 = 551.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.86x = 1,310.59 × 551.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.86x = 722,515.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,515.16/949.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.66

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