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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.32, 1,310.44 and 750.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.32, 1,310.44 and 750.82 is: 1,035.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.32 : 1,310.44 = 750.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.32/1,310.44 = 750.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.32x = 1,310.44 × 750.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.32x = 983,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,904.56/950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.34

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