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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.22, 1,423.89 and 676.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.22, 1,423.89 and 676.89 is: 1,014.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.22 : 1,423.89 = 676.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.22/1,423.89 = 676.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.22x = 1,423.89 × 676.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.22x = 963,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,816.90/950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.31

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