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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.58, 1,311.48 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.58, 1,311.48 and 577.44 is: 796.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.58 : 1,311.48 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.58/1,311.48 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.58x = 1,311.48 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.58x = 757,301.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,301.01/950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.67

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