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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.30, 1,312.19 and 655.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.30, 1,312.19 and 655.05 is: 904.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.30 : 1,312.19 = 655.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.30/1,312.19 = 655.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.30x = 1,312.19 × 655.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.30x = 859,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,546.78/950.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.51

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