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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,311.12 and 551.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,311.12 and 551.81 is: 761.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,311.12 = 551.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,311.12 = 551.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,311.12 × 551.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 723,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,482.57/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.53

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