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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.89, 1,310.54 and 556.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.89, 1,310.54 and 556.64 is: 767.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.89 : 1,310.54 = 556.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.89/1,310.54 = 556.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.89x = 1,310.54 × 556.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.89x = 729,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,489.65/949.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.97

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