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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.74, 1,311.80 and 557.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.74, 1,311.80 and 557.79 is: 769.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.74 : 1,311.80 = 557.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.74/1,311.80 = 557.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.74x = 1,311.80 × 557.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.74x = 731,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,701.21/950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.61

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