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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.59, 1,311.28 and 557.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.59, 1,311.28 and 557.54 is: 769.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.59 : 1,311.28 = 557.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.59/1,311.28 = 557.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.59x = 1,311.28 × 557.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.59x = 731,081.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,081.71/950.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.09

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