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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.25, 1,424.64 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.25, 1,424.64 and 511.44 is: 766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.25 : 1,424.64 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.25/1,424.64 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.25x = 1,424.64 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.25x = 728,617.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,617.88/950.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.76

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