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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,311.10 and 716.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,311.10 and 716.76 is: 989.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,311.10 = 716.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,311.10 = 716.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,311.10 × 716.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 939,744.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,744.04/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.16

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