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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.82, 1,311.03 and 717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.82, 1,311.03 and 717.54 is: 989.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.82 : 1,311.03 = 717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.82/1,311.03 = 717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.82x = 1,311.03 × 717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.82x = 940,716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,716.47/950.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.37

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