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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,425.42 and 528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,425.42 and 528.40 is: 792.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,425.42 = 528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,425.42 = 528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,425.42 × 528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 753,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,184.60/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.59

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