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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.78, 1,312.09 and 577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.78, 1,312.09 and 577.52 is: 796.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.78 : 1,312.09 = 577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.78/1,312.09 = 577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.78x = 1,312.09 × 577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.78x = 757,758.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,758.22/950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.99

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