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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,310.94 and 557.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,310.94 and 557.04 is: 768.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,310.94 = 557.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,310.94 = 557.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,310.94 × 557.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 730,246.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,246.02/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.65

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