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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.58, 1,311.30 and 670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.58, 1,311.30 and 670.86 is: 925.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.58 : 1,311.30 = 670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.58/1,311.30 = 670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.58x = 1,311.30 × 670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.58x = 879,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,698.72/950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.43

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