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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.94, 1,311.64 and 636.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.94, 1,311.64 and 636.07 is: 877.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.94 : 1,311.64 = 636.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.94/1,311.64 = 636.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.94x = 1,311.64 × 636.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.94x = 834,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,294.85/950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.34

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