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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.37, 1,316.60 and 927.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.37, 1,316.60 and 927.69 is: 1,285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.37 : 1,316.60 = 927.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.37/1,316.60 = 927.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.37x = 1,316.60 × 927.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.37x = 1,221,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,396.65/950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.18

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