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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.52, 1,310.43 and 635.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.52, 1,310.43 and 635.85 is: 876.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.52 : 1,310.43 = 635.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.52/1,310.43 = 635.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.52x = 1,310.43 × 635.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.52x = 833,236.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,236.92/950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.61

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