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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.38, 1,311.07 and 577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.38, 1,311.07 and 577.12 is: 796.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.38 : 1,311.07 = 577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.38/1,311.07 = 577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.38x = 1,311.07 × 577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.38x = 756,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,644.72/950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.15

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