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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,309.48 and 635.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,309.48 and 635.19 is: 875.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,309.48 = 635.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,309.48 = 635.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,309.48 × 635.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 831,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,767.52/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.51

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