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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.00, 1,310.80 and 577.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.00, 1,310.80 and 577.14 is: 796.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.00 : 1,310.80 = 577.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.00/1,310.80 = 577.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.00x = 1,310.80 × 577.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.00x = 756,517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,517.21/950.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.34

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