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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.17, 1,311.30 and 557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.17, 1,311.30 and 557.32 is: 769.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.17 : 1,311.30 = 557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.17/1,311.30 = 557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.17x = 1,311.30 × 557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.17x = 730,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,813.72/950.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.14

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