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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950, 1,424.28 and 516.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950, 1,424.28 and 516.56 is: 774.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950 : 1,424.28 = 516.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950/1,424.28 = 516.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950x = 1,424.28 × 516.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950x = 735,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,726.08/950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.45

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