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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.93, 1,312.23 and 702.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.93, 1,312.23 and 702.17 is: 968.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.93 : 1,312.23 = 702.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.93/1,312.23 = 702.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.93x = 1,312.23 × 702.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.93x = 921,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,401.98/950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.95

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