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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.95, 1,302.46 and 894.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.95, 1,302.46 and 894.90 is: 1,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.95 : 1,302.46 = 894.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.95/1,302.46 = 894.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.95x = 1,302.46 × 894.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.95x = 1,165,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,573.69/950.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.69

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