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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.13, 1,424.12 and 718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.13, 1,424.12 and 718.26 is: 1,076.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.13 : 1,424.12 = 718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.13/1,424.12 = 718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.13x = 1,424.12 × 718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.13x = 1,022,888.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,888.43/950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.58

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