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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.88, 1,311.12 and 754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.88, 1,311.12 and 754.32 is: 1,040.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.88 : 1,311.12 = 754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.88/1,311.12 = 754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.88x = 1,311.12 × 754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.88x = 989,004.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,004.04/950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.09

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