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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.92, 1,310.97 and 557.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.92, 1,310.97 and 557.01 is: 768.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.92 : 1,310.97 = 557.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.92/1,310.97 = 557.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.92x = 1,310.97 × 557.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.92x = 730,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,223.40/949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.72

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