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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.05, 1,311.09 and 576.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.05, 1,311.09 and 576.97 is: 796.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.05 : 1,311.09 = 576.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.05/1,311.09 = 576.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.05x = 1,311.09 × 576.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.05x = 756,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,459.60/950.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.23

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