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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.16, 1,310.82 and 655.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.16, 1,310.82 and 655.08 is: 903.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.16 : 1,310.82 = 655.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.16/1,310.82 = 655.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.16x = 1,310.82 × 655.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.16x = 858,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,691.97/950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.73

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