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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.40, 1,310.04 and 775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.40, 1,310.04 and 775.44 is: 1,068.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.40 : 1,310.04 = 775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.40/1,310.04 = 775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.40x = 1,310.04 × 775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.40x = 1,015,857.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,857.42/950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.87

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