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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.24, 1,311.48 and 635.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.24, 1,311.48 and 635.48 is: 877.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.24 : 1,311.48 = 635.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.24/1,311.48 = 635.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.24x = 1,311.48 × 635.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.24x = 833,419.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,419.31/950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.06

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