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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.10, 1,422.96 and 564.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.10, 1,422.96 and 564.54 is: 845.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.10 : 1,422.96 = 564.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.10/1,422.96 = 564.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.10x = 1,422.96 × 564.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.10x = 803,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,317.84/950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.51

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