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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.06, 1,310.66 and 556.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.06, 1,310.66 and 556.90 is: 768.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.06 : 1,310.66 = 556.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.06/1,310.66 = 556.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.06x = 1,310.66 × 556.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.06x = 729,906.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,906.55/950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.27

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