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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.19, 1,422.18 and 510.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.19, 1,422.18 and 510.81 is: 764.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.19 : 1,422.18 = 510.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.19/1,422.18 = 510.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.19x = 1,422.18 × 510.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.19x = 726,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,463.77/950.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.55

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