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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.36, 1,337.02 and 950.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.36, 1,337.02 and 950.84 is: 1,321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.36 : 1,337.02 = 950.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.36/1,337.02 = 950.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.36x = 1,337.02 × 950.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.36x = 1,271,287.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,287.34/962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.01

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