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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.33, 1,312.01 and 631.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.33, 1,312.01 and 631.56 is: 871.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.33 : 1,312.01 = 631.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.33/1,312.01 = 631.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.33x = 1,312.01 × 631.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.33x = 828,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,614.61/950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.92

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