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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.22, 1,425.51 and 517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.22, 1,425.51 and 517.14 is: 775.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.22 : 1,425.51 = 517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.22/1,425.51 = 517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.22x = 1,425.51 × 517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.22x = 737,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,188.24/950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.81

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