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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.23, 1,422.93 and 795.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.23, 1,422.93 and 795.77 is: 1,191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.23 : 1,422.93 = 795.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.23/1,422.93 = 795.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.23x = 1,422.93 × 795.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.23x = 1,132,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,325.01/950.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.63

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