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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.51, 1,311.60 and 701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.51, 1,311.60 and 701.96 is: 968.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.51 : 1,311.60 = 701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.51/1,311.60 = 701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.51x = 1,311.60 × 701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.51x = 920,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,684.18/950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.63

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