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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.40, 1,310.55 and 652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.40, 1,310.55 and 652.08 is: 899.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.40 : 1,310.55 = 652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.40/1,310.55 = 652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.40x = 1,310.55 × 652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.40x = 854,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,585.47/950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.18

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