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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.17, 1,310.22 and 750.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.17, 1,310.22 and 750.66 is: 1,035.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.17 : 1,310.22 = 750.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.17/1,310.22 = 750.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.17x = 1,310.22 × 750.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.17x = 983,529.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,529.75/950.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.11

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