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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.09, 1,424.23 and 702.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.09, 1,424.23 and 702.23 is: 1,052.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.09 : 1,424.23 = 702.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.09/1,424.23 = 702.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.09x = 1,424.23 × 702.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.09x = 1,000,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,137.03/950.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.68

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