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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.87, 1,312.29 and 577.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.87, 1,312.29 and 577.94 is: 797.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.87 : 1,312.29 = 577.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.87/1,312.29 = 577.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.87x = 1,312.29 × 577.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.87x = 758,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,418.32/950.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.61

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