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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.60, 1,311.62 and 577.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.60, 1,311.62 and 577.78 is: 797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.60 : 1,311.62 = 577.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.60/1,311.62 = 577.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.60x = 1,311.62 × 577.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.60x = 757,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,827.80/950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.21

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