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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.21, 1,425.59 and 690.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.21, 1,425.59 and 690.47 is: 1,035.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.21 : 1,425.59 = 690.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.21/1,425.59 = 690.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.21x = 1,425.59 × 690.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.21x = 984,327.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,327.13/950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.90

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