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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.89, 1,313.50 and 765.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.89, 1,313.50 and 765.10 is: 1,056.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.89 : 1,313.50 = 765.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.89/1,313.50 = 765.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.89x = 1,313.50 × 765.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.89x = 1,004,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,952.63/950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.86

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