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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.91, 1,310.52 and 576.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.91, 1,310.52 and 576.75 is: 795.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.91 : 1,310.52 = 576.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.91/1,310.52 = 576.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.91x = 1,310.52 × 576.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.91x = 755,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,836.25/949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.69

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