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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.58, 1,309.50 and 763.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.58, 1,309.50 and 763.74 is: 1,052.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.58 : 1,309.50 = 763.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.58/1,309.50 = 763.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.58x = 1,309.50 × 763.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.58x = 1,000,117.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,117.53/950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.11

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