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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.17, 1,311.24 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.17, 1,311.24 and 557.20 is: 768.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.17 : 1,311.24 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.17/1,311.24 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.17x = 1,311.24 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.17x = 730,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,622.93/950.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.94

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