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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.32, 1,311.61 and 557.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.32, 1,311.61 and 557.57 is: 769.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.32 : 1,311.61 = 557.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.32/1,311.61 = 557.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.32x = 1,311.61 × 557.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.32x = 731,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,314.39/950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.55

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