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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.15, 1,422.60 and 486.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.15, 1,422.60 and 486.93 is: 729.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.15 : 1,422.60 = 486.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.15/1,422.60 = 486.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.15x = 1,422.60 × 486.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.15x = 692,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,711.39/950.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.05

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