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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.30, 1,311.03 and 877.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.30, 1,311.03 and 877.34 is: 1,210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.30 : 1,311.03 = 877.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.30/1,311.03 = 877.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.30x = 1,311.03 × 877.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.30x = 1,150,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,219.06/950.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.37

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