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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.65, 1,309.95 and 899.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.65, 1,309.95 and 899.01 is: 1,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.65 : 1,309.95 = 899.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.65/1,309.95 = 899.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.65x = 1,309.95 × 899.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.65x = 1,177,658.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,658.15/950.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.80

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