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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.52, 1,311.78 and 557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.52, 1,311.78 and 557.64 is: 769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.52 : 1,311.78 = 557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.52/1,311.78 = 557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.52x = 1,311.78 × 557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.52x = 731,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,501.00/950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.58

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