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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.06, 1,418.85 and 820.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.06, 1,418.85 and 820.33 is: 1,225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.06 : 1,418.85 = 820.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.06/1,418.85 = 820.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.06x = 1,418.85 × 820.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.06x = 1,163,921.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,921.67/950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.10

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