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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.67, 1,311.66 and 577.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.67, 1,311.66 and 577.53 is: 796.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.67 : 1,311.66 = 577.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.67/1,311.66 = 577.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.67x = 1,311.66 × 577.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.67x = 757,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,523.00/950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.83

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