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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.13, 1,311.12 and 655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.13, 1,311.12 and 655.56 is: 904.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.13 : 1,311.12 = 655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.13/1,311.12 = 655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.13x = 1,311.12 × 655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.13x = 859,517.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,517.83/950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.63

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