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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.27, 1,311.38 and 671.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.27, 1,311.38 and 671.00 is: 925.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.27 : 1,311.38 = 671.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.27/1,311.38 = 671.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.27x = 1,311.38 × 671.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.27x = 879,926.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,926.07/950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.98

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