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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.14, 1,311.42 and 688.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.14, 1,311.42 and 688.11 is: 949.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.14 : 1,311.42 = 688.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.14/1,311.42 = 688.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.14x = 1,311.42 × 688.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.14x = 902,394.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,394.66/950.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.75

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