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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.15, 1,424.01 and 733.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.15, 1,424.01 and 733.27 is: 1,098.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.15 : 1,424.01 = 733.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.15/1,424.01 = 733.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.15x = 1,424.01 × 733.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.15x = 1,044,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,183.81/950.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.97

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