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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.16, 1,311.19 and 557.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.16, 1,311.19 and 557.18 is: 768.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.16 : 1,311.19 = 557.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.16/1,311.19 = 557.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.16x = 1,311.19 × 557.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.16x = 730,568.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,568.84/950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.89

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