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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.10, 1,311.03 and 557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.10, 1,311.03 and 557.16 is: 768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.10 : 1,311.03 = 557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.10/1,311.03 = 557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.10x = 1,311.03 × 557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.10x = 730,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,453.47/950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.82

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