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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.08, 1,425.21 and 487.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.08, 1,425.21 and 487.66 is: 731.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.08 : 1,425.21 = 487.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.08/1,425.21 = 487.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.08x = 1,425.21 × 487.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.08x = 695,017.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,017.91/950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.54

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