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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.25, 1,424.21 and 674.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.25, 1,424.21 and 674.85 is: 1,011.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.25 : 1,424.21 = 674.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.25/1,424.21 = 674.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.25x = 1,424.21 × 674.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.25x = 961,124.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,124.74/950.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.44

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