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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.67, 1,312.11 and 577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.67, 1,312.11 and 577.62 is: 797.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.67 : 1,312.11 = 577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.67/1,312.11 = 577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.67x = 1,312.11 × 577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.67x = 757,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,900.98/950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.23

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