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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.55, 1,311.78 and 577.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.55, 1,311.78 and 577.47 is: 796.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.55 : 1,311.78 = 577.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.55/1,311.78 = 577.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.55x = 1,311.78 × 577.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.55x = 757,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,513.60/950.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.92

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