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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.27, 1,311.71 and 681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.27, 1,311.71 and 681.44 is: 940.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.27 : 1,311.71 = 681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.27/1,311.71 = 681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.27x = 1,311.71 × 681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.27x = 893,841.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,841.70/950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.62

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