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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.88, 1,312.65 and 656.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.88, 1,312.65 and 656.43 is: 906.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.88 : 1,312.65 = 656.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.88/1,312.65 = 656.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.88x = 1,312.65 × 656.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.88x = 861,662.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,662.84/950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.17

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