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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.89, 1,312.25 and 558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.89, 1,312.25 and 558.04 is: 770.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.89 : 1,312.25 = 558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.89/1,312.25 = 558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.89x = 1,312.25 × 558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.89x = 732,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,287.99/950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.11

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