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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.60, 1,311.52 and 557.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.60, 1,311.52 and 557.72 is: 769.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.60 : 1,311.52 = 557.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.60/1,311.52 = 557.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.60x = 1,311.52 × 557.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.60x = 731,460.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,460.93/950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.47

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