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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.62, 1,312.07 and 557.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.62, 1,312.07 and 557.77 is: 769.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.62 : 1,312.07 = 557.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.62/1,312.07 = 557.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.62x = 1,312.07 × 557.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.62x = 731,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,834.38/950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.85

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