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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.10, 1,421.43 and 626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.10, 1,421.43 and 626.10 is: 936.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.10 : 1,421.43 = 626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.10/1,421.43 = 626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.10x = 1,421.43 × 626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.10x = 889,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,957.32/950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.70

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