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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.49, 1,311.59 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.49, 1,311.59 and 557.44 is: 769.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.49 : 1,311.59 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.49/1,311.59 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.49x = 1,311.59 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.49x = 731,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,130.84/950.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.21

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