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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,310.82 and 634.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,310.82 and 634.98 is: 876.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,310.82 = 634.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,310.82 = 634.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,310.82 × 634.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 832,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,344.48/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.12

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