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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.07, 1,310.82 and 557.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.07, 1,310.82 and 557.02 is: 768.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.07 : 1,310.82 = 557.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.07/1,310.82 = 557.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.07x = 1,310.82 × 557.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.07x = 730,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,152.51/950.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.52

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