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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.88, 1,310.50 and 688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.88, 1,310.50 and 688.44 is: 948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.88 : 1,310.50 = 688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.88/1,310.50 = 688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.88x = 1,310.50 × 688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.88x = 902,198.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,198.90/950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.80

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