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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950, 1,311.09 and 751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950, 1,311.09 and 751.10 is: 1,036.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950 : 1,311.09 = 751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950/1,311.09 = 751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950x = 1,311.09 × 751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950x = 984,759.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,759.70/950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.59

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