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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.57, 1,311.78 and 536.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.57, 1,311.78 and 536.57 is: 740.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.57 : 1,311.78 = 536.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.57/1,311.78 = 536.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.57x = 1,311.78 × 536.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.57x = 703,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,852.55/950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.46

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