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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.03, 1,311.44 and 577.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.03, 1,311.44 and 577.13 is: 796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.03 : 1,311.44 = 577.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.03/1,311.44 = 577.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.03x = 1,311.44 × 577.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.03x = 756,865.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,865.17/950.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.68

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