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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,425.72 and 517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,425.72 and 517.20 is: 775.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,425.72 = 517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,425.72 = 517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,425.72 × 517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 737,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,382.38/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.96

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