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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.82, 1,312.11 and 557.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.82, 1,312.11 and 557.88 is: 769.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.82 : 1,312.11 = 557.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.82/1,312.11 = 557.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.82x = 1,312.11 × 557.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.82x = 731,999.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,999.93/950.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.86

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