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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.07, 1,422.25 and 765.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.07, 1,422.25 and 765.93 is: 1,146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.07 : 1,422.25 = 765.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.07/1,422.25 = 765.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.07x = 1,422.25 × 765.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.07x = 1,089,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,343.94/950.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.59

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