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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.31, 1,311.45 and 577.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.31, 1,311.45 and 577.23 is: 796.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.31 : 1,311.45 = 577.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.31/1,311.45 = 577.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.31x = 1,311.45 × 577.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.31x = 757,008.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,008.28/950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.59

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