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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.92, 1,312.40 and 558.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.92, 1,312.40 and 558.07 is: 770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.92 : 1,312.40 = 558.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.92/1,312.40 = 558.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.92x = 1,312.40 × 558.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.92x = 732,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,411.07/950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.21

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