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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.14, 1,310.24 and 635.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.14, 1,310.24 and 635.41 is: 876.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.14 : 1,310.24 = 635.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.14/1,310.24 = 635.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.14x = 1,310.24 × 635.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.14x = 832,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,539.60/950.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.23

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