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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.42, 1,311.59 and 557.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.42, 1,311.59 and 557.45 is: 769.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.42 : 1,311.59 = 557.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.42/1,311.59 = 557.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.42x = 1,311.59 × 557.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.42x = 731,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,145.85/950.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.29

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