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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.85, 1,310.67 and 754.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.85, 1,310.67 and 754.02 is: 1,039.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.85 : 1,310.67 = 754.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.85/1,310.67 = 754.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.85x = 1,310.67 × 754.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.85x = 988,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,271.39/950.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.36

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