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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.71, 1,312.59 and 850.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.71, 1,312.59 and 850.95 is: 1,174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.71 : 1,312.59 = 850.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.71/1,312.59 = 850.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.71x = 1,312.59 × 850.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.71x = 1,116,951.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,951.65/950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.86

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