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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.08, 1,425.53 and 690.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.08, 1,425.53 and 690.37 is: 1,035.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.08 : 1,425.53 = 690.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.08/1,425.53 = 690.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.08x = 1,425.53 × 690.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.08x = 984,143.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,143.15/950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.85

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