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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.61, 1,311.75 and 557.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.61, 1,311.75 and 557.56 is: 769.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.61 : 1,311.75 = 557.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.61/1,311.75 = 557.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.61x = 1,311.75 × 557.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.61x = 731,379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,379.33/950.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.38

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