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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.52, 1,310.94 and 945.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.52, 1,310.94 and 945.66 is: 1,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.52 : 1,310.94 = 945.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.52/1,310.94 = 945.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.52x = 1,310.94 × 945.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.52x = 1,239,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,703.52/950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.24

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