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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.22, 1,310.98 and 750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.22, 1,310.98 and 750.42 is: 1,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.22 : 1,310.98 = 750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.22/1,310.98 = 750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.22x = 1,310.98 × 750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.22x = 983,785.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,785.61/950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.32

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