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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.31, 1,310.94 and 773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.31, 1,310.94 and 773.55 is: 1,067.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.31 : 1,310.94 = 773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.31/1,310.94 = 773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.31x = 1,310.94 × 773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.31x = 1,014,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,077.64/950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.10

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