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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.18, 1,311.28 and 577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.18, 1,311.28 and 577.08 is: 796.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.18 : 1,311.28 = 577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.18/1,311.28 = 577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.18x = 1,311.28 × 577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.18x = 756,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,713.46/950.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.39

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