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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.51, 1,311.78 and 577.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.51, 1,311.78 and 577.58 is: 797.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.51 : 1,311.78 = 577.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.51/1,311.78 = 577.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.51x = 1,311.78 × 577.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.51x = 757,651.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,651.33/950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.10

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