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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.55, 1,311.89 and 557.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.55, 1,311.89 and 557.61 is: 769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.55 : 1,311.89 = 557.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.55/1,311.89 = 557.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.55x = 1,311.89 × 557.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.55x = 731,520.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,520.19/950.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.58

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