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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.36, 1,311.15 and 577.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.36, 1,311.15 and 577.07 is: 796.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.36 : 1,311.15 = 577.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.36/1,311.15 = 577.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.36x = 1,311.15 × 577.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.36x = 756,625.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,625.33/950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.15

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