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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.89, 1,311.29 and 636.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.89, 1,311.29 and 636.51 is: 877.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.89 : 1,311.29 = 636.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.89/1,311.29 = 636.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.89x = 1,311.29 × 636.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.89x = 834,645.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,645.94/950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.75

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