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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.70, 1,302.12 and 894.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.70, 1,302.12 and 894.65 is: 1,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.70 : 1,302.12 = 894.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.70/1,302.12 = 894.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.70x = 1,302.12 × 894.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.70x = 1,164,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,941.66/950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.35

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