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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.80, 1,310.87 and 697.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.80, 1,310.87 and 697.93 is: 962.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.80 : 1,310.87 = 697.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.80/1,310.87 = 697.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.80x = 1,310.87 × 697.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.80x = 914,890.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,890.04/950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.23

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