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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.80, 1,312.08 and 558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.80, 1,312.08 and 558.04 is: 770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.80 : 1,312.08 = 558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.80/1,312.08 = 558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.80x = 1,312.08 × 558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.80x = 732,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,193.12/950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.08

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