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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,311.06 and 702.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,311.06 and 702.12 is: 968.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,311.06 = 702.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,311.06 = 702.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,311.06 × 702.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 920,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,521.45/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.68

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