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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.98, 1,312.34 and 557.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.98, 1,312.34 and 557.93 is: 769.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.98 : 1,312.34 = 557.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.98/1,312.34 = 557.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.98x = 1,312.34 × 557.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.98x = 732,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,193.86/950.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.94

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