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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.48, 1,311.85 and 557.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.48, 1,311.85 and 557.53 is: 769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.48 : 1,311.85 = 557.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.48/1,311.85 = 557.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.48x = 1,311.85 × 557.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.48x = 731,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,397.39/950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.50

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