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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.01, 1,311.02 and 557.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.01, 1,311.02 and 557.27 is: 769.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.01 : 1,311.02 = 557.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.01/1,311.02 = 557.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.01x = 1,311.02 × 557.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.01x = 730,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,592.12/950.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.04

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