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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.23, 1,311.33 and 557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.23, 1,311.33 and 557.16 is: 768.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.23 : 1,311.33 = 557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.23/1,311.33 = 557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.23x = 1,311.33 × 557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.23x = 730,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,620.62/950.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.89

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