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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.58, 1,309.91 and 925.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.58, 1,309.91 and 925.11 is: 1,274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.58 : 1,309.91 = 925.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.58/1,309.91 = 925.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.58x = 1,309.91 × 925.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.58x = 1,211,806.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,806.21/950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.81

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