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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.12, 1,310.80 and 702.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.12, 1,310.80 and 702.04 is: 968.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.12 : 1,310.80 = 702.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.12/1,310.80 = 702.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.12x = 1,310.80 × 702.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.12x = 920,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,234.03/950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.55

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