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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.56, 1,310.88 and 655.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.56, 1,310.88 and 655.36 is: 903.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.56 : 1,310.88 = 655.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.56/1,310.88 = 655.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.56x = 1,310.88 × 655.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.56x = 859,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,098.32/950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.78

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