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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.97, 1,312.50 and 793.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.97, 1,312.50 and 793.35 is: 1,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.97 : 1,312.50 = 793.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.97/1,312.50 = 793.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.97x = 1,312.50 × 793.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.97x = 1,041,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,278.54/950.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.96

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