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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,311.40 and 655.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,311.40 and 655.06 is: 903.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,311.40 = 655.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,311.40 = 655.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,311.40 × 655.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 859,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,045.68/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.99

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