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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.16, 1,423.41 and 538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.16, 1,423.41 and 538.08 is: 806.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.16 : 1,423.41 = 538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.16/1,423.41 = 538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.16x = 1,423.41 × 538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.16x = 765,908.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,908.45/950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.08

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