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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.12, 1,309.59 and 635.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.12, 1,309.59 and 635.27 is: 875.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.12 : 1,309.59 = 635.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.12/1,309.59 = 635.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.12x = 1,309.59 × 635.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.12x = 831,936.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,936.69/950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.62

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