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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.12, 1,311.17 and 557.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.12, 1,311.17 and 557.15 is: 768.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.12 : 1,311.17 = 557.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.12/1,311.17 = 557.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.12x = 1,311.17 × 557.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.12x = 730,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,509.02/950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.86

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