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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.16, 1,311.76 and 655.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.16, 1,311.76 and 655.86 is: 905.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.16 : 1,311.76 = 655.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.16/1,311.76 = 655.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.16x = 1,311.76 × 655.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.16x = 860,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,330.91/950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.46

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