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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,311.93 and 724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,311.93 and 724.44 is: 1,000.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,311.93 = 724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,311.93 = 724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,311.93 × 724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 950,412.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,412.76/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.14

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