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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.46, 1,311.57 and 577.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.46, 1,311.57 and 577.41 is: 796.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.46 : 1,311.57 = 577.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.46/1,311.57 = 577.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.46x = 1,311.57 × 577.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.46x = 757,313.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,313.63/950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.79

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