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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.03, 1,425.65 and 820.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.03, 1,425.65 and 820.94 is: 1,231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.03 : 1,425.65 = 820.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.03/1,425.65 = 820.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.03x = 1,425.65 × 820.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.03x = 1,170,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,366.50/950.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.93

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