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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.05, 1,424.23 and 511.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.05, 1,424.23 and 511.54 is: 766.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.05 : 1,424.23 = 511.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.05/1,424.23 = 511.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.05x = 1,424.23 × 511.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.05x = 728,550.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,550.61/950.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.86

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