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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.22, 1,426.65 and 677.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.22, 1,426.65 and 677.86 is: 1,017.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.22 : 1,426.65 = 677.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.22/1,426.65 = 677.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.22x = 1,426.65 × 677.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.22x = 967,068.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,068.97/950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.73

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