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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.69, 1,312.07 and 552.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.69, 1,312.07 and 552.27 is: 762.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.69 : 1,312.07 = 552.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.69/1,312.07 = 552.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.69x = 1,312.07 × 552.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.69x = 724,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,616.90/950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.20

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