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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.22, 1,425.38 and 898.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.22, 1,425.38 and 898.27 is: 1,347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.22 : 1,425.38 = 898.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.22/1,425.38 = 898.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.22x = 1,425.38 × 898.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.22x = 1,280,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,368.04/950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.44

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