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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.18, 1,309.30 and 701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.18, 1,309.30 and 701.10 is: 966.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.18 : 1,309.30 = 701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.18/1,309.30 = 701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.18x = 1,309.30 × 701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.18x = 917,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,948.48/950.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.08

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