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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.94, 1,312.47 and 552.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.94, 1,312.47 and 552.66 is: 762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.94 : 1,312.47 = 552.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.94/1,312.47 = 552.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.94x = 1,312.47 × 552.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.94x = 725,344.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,344.75/950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.77

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