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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.26, 1,311.28 and 551.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.26, 1,311.28 and 551.84 is: 761.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.26 : 1,311.28 = 551.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.26/1,311.28 = 551.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.26x = 1,311.28 × 551.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.26x = 723,616.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,616.76/950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.49

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