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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.50, 1,311.78 and 552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.50, 1,311.78 and 552.32 is: 762.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.50 : 1,311.78 = 552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.50/1,311.78 = 552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.50x = 1,311.78 × 552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.50x = 724,522.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,522.33/950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.25

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