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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.73, 1,312.12 and 577.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.73, 1,312.12 and 577.81 is: 797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.73 : 1,312.12 = 577.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.73/1,312.12 = 577.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.73x = 1,312.12 × 577.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.73x = 758,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,156.06/950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.45

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