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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.97, 1,310.58 and 595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.97, 1,310.58 and 595.76 is: 821.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.97 : 1,310.58 = 595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.97/1,310.58 = 595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.97x = 1,310.58 × 595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.97x = 780,784.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,784.59/949.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.91

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