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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.47, 1,311.60 and 557.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.47, 1,311.60 and 557.35 is: 769.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.47 : 1,311.60 = 557.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.47/1,311.60 = 557.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.47x = 1,311.60 × 557.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.47x = 731,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,020.26/950.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.11

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