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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.38, 1,308.70 and 929.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.38, 1,308.70 and 929.94 is: 1,280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.38 : 1,308.70 = 929.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.38/1,308.70 = 929.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.38x = 1,308.70 × 929.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.38x = 1,217,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,012.48/950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.55

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