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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.62, 1,311.84 and 670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.62, 1,311.84 and 670.56 is: 925.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.62 : 1,311.84 = 670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.62/1,311.84 = 670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.62x = 1,311.84 × 670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.62x = 879,667.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,667.43/950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.36

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