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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.26, 1,311.66 and 636.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.26, 1,311.66 and 636.06 is: 877.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.26 : 1,311.66 = 636.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.26/1,311.66 = 636.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.26x = 1,311.66 × 636.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.26x = 834,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,294.46/950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.96

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