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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.10, 1,310.22 and 577.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.10, 1,310.22 and 577.14 is: 795.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.10 : 1,310.22 = 577.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.10/1,310.22 = 577.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.10x = 1,310.22 × 577.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.10x = 756,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,180.37/950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.90

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