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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,311.39 and 546.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,311.39 and 546.57 is: 754.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,311.39 = 546.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,311.39 = 546.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,311.39 × 546.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 716,766.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,766.43/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.27

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