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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.98, 1,312.32 and 547.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.98, 1,312.32 and 547.24 is: 755.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.98 : 1,312.32 = 547.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.98/1,312.32 = 547.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.98x = 1,312.32 × 547.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.98x = 718,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,154.00/950.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.17

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