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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.73, 1,310.54 and 670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.73, 1,310.54 and 670.16 is: 923.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.73 : 1,310.54 = 670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.73/1,310.54 = 670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.73x = 1,310.54 × 670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.73x = 878,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,271.49/950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.79

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