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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.89, 1,310.87 and 557.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.89, 1,310.87 and 557.04 is: 768.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.89 : 1,310.87 = 557.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.89/1,310.87 = 557.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.89x = 1,310.87 × 557.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.89x = 730,208.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,208.42/949.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.73

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