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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.27, 1,422.59 and 707.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.27, 1,422.59 and 707.85 is: 1,059.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.27 : 1,422.59 = 707.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.27/1,422.59 = 707.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.27x = 1,422.59 × 707.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.27x = 1,006,976.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,976.79/950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.68

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