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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.54, 1,311.80 and 557.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.54, 1,311.80 and 557.58 is: 769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.54 : 1,311.80 = 557.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.54/1,311.80 = 557.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.54x = 1,311.80 × 557.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.54x = 731,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,435.58/950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.50

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