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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.86, 1,311.12 and 556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.86, 1,311.12 and 556.88 is: 768.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.86 : 1,311.12 = 556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.86/1,311.12 = 556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.86x = 1,311.12 × 556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.86x = 730,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,129.95/949.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.67

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