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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.02, 1,423.17 and 732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.02, 1,423.17 and 732.52 is: 1,097.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.02 : 1,423.17 = 732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.02/1,423.17 = 732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.02x = 1,423.17 × 732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.02x = 1,042,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,500.49/950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.35

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