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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.16, 1,423.46 and 797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.16, 1,423.46 and 797.06 is: 1,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.16 : 1,423.46 = 797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.16/1,423.46 = 797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.16x = 1,423.46 × 797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.16x = 1,134,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,583.03/950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.10

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