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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.23, 1,311.42 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.23, 1,311.42 and 557.20 is: 769.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.23 : 1,311.42 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.23/1,311.42 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.23x = 1,311.42 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.23x = 730,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,723.22/950.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.00

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