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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.02, 1,310.68 and 556.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.02, 1,310.68 and 556.90 is: 768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.02 : 1,310.68 = 556.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.02/1,310.68 = 556.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.02x = 1,310.68 × 556.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.02x = 729,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,914.91/950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.32

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