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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.24, 1,425.38 and 487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.24, 1,425.38 and 487.72 is: 731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.24 : 1,425.38 = 487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.24/1,425.38 = 487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.24x = 1,425.38 × 487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.24x = 695,186.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,186.33/950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.59

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