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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.24, 1,311 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.24, 1,311 and 557.20 is: 768.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.24 : 1,311 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.24/1,311 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.24x = 1,311 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.24x = 730,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,489.20/950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.74

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