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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.99, 1,311.14 and 577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.99, 1,311.14 and 577.22 is: 796.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.99 : 1,311.14 = 577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.99/1,311.14 = 577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.99x = 1,311.14 × 577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.99x = 756,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,811.12/949.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.65

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