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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.12, 1,311.15 and 670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.12, 1,311.15 and 670.06 is: 924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.12 : 1,311.15 = 670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.12/1,311.15 = 670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.12x = 1,311.15 × 670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.12x = 878,549.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,549.17/950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.67

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