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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950, 1,311.32 and 674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950, 1,311.32 and 674.80 is: 931.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950 : 1,311.32 = 674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950/1,311.32 = 674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950x = 1,311.32 × 674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950x = 884,878.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,878.74/950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.45

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