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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.92, 1,310.90 and 556.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.92, 1,310.90 and 556.95 is: 768.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.92 : 1,310.90 = 556.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.92/1,310.90 = 556.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.92x = 1,310.90 × 556.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.92x = 730,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,102.97/949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.59

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