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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.05, 1,310.50 and 701.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.05, 1,310.50 and 701.98 is: 967.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.05 : 1,310.50 = 701.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.05/1,310.50 = 701.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.05x = 1,310.50 × 701.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.05x = 919,944.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,944.79/951.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.29

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