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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.87, 1,310.82 and 556.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.87, 1,310.82 and 556.89 is: 768.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.87 : 1,310.82 = 556.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.87/1,310.82 = 556.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.87x = 1,310.82 × 556.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.87x = 729,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,982.55/949.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.51

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