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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.46, 1,311.66 and 557.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.46, 1,311.66 and 557.49 is: 769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.46 : 1,311.66 = 557.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.46/1,311.66 = 557.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.46x = 1,311.66 × 557.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.46x = 731,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,237.33/950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.35

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