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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.25, 1,311.57 and 557.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.25, 1,311.57 and 557.34 is: 769.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.25 : 1,311.57 = 557.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.25/1,311.57 = 557.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.25x = 1,311.57 × 557.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.25x = 730,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,990.42/950.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.26

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