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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.56, 1,310.40 and 669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.56, 1,310.40 and 669.92 is: 923.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.56 : 1,310.40 = 669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.56/1,310.40 = 669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.56x = 1,310.40 × 669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.56x = 877,856.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,856.62/950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.52

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