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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.12, 1,310.67 and 556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.12, 1,310.67 and 556.88 is: 768.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.12 : 1,310.67 = 556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.12/1,310.67 = 556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.12x = 1,310.67 × 556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.12x = 729,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,879.36/950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.20

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