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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.59, 1,312.39 and 652.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.59, 1,312.39 and 652.33 is: 900.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.59 : 1,312.39 = 652.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.59/1,312.39 = 652.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.59x = 1,312.39 × 652.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.59x = 856,109.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,109.20/950.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.61

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