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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.40, 1,311.36 and 655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.40, 1,311.36 and 655.20 is: 904.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.40 : 1,311.36 = 655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.40/1,311.36 = 655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.40x = 1,311.36 × 655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.40x = 859,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,203.07/950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.04

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