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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.56, 1,311.63 and 635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.56, 1,311.63 and 635.32 is: 876.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.56 : 1,311.63 = 635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.56/1,311.63 = 635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.56x = 1,311.63 × 635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.56x = 833,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,304.77/950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.65

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