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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.48, 1,311.63 and 557.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.48, 1,311.63 and 557.49 is: 769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.48 : 1,311.63 = 557.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.48/1,311.63 = 557.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.48x = 1,311.63 × 557.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.48x = 731,220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,220.61/950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.32

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