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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.72, 1,312.39 and 577.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.72, 1,312.39 and 577.82 is: 797.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.72 : 1,312.39 = 577.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.72/1,312.39 = 577.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.72x = 1,312.39 × 577.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.72x = 758,318.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,318.63/950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.63

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