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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.68, 1,310.40 and 635.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.68, 1,310.40 and 635.67 is: 877.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.68 : 1,310.40 = 635.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.68/1,310.40 = 635.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.68x = 1,310.40 × 635.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.68x = 832,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,981.97/949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.12

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