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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.32, 1,311.57 and 557.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.32, 1,311.57 and 557.50 is: 769.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.32 : 1,311.57 = 557.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.32/1,311.57 = 557.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.32x = 1,311.57 × 557.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.32x = 731,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,200.28/950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.43

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