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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.25, 1,312.13 and 670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.25, 1,312.13 and 670.80 is: 926.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.25 : 1,312.13 = 670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.25/1,312.13 = 670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.25x = 1,312.13 × 670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.25x = 880,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,176.80/950.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.26

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