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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,310.81 and 557.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,310.81 and 557.19 is: 768.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,310.81 = 557.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,310.81 = 557.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,310.81 × 557.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 730,367.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,367.44/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.78

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