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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.16, 1,423.27 and 880.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.16, 1,423.27 and 880.95 is: 1,319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.16 : 1,423.27 = 880.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.16/1,423.27 = 880.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.16x = 1,423.27 × 880.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.16x = 1,253,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,829.71/950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.60

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