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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,426.04 and 517.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,426.04 and 517.72 is: 776.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,426.04 = 517.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,426.04 = 517.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,426.04 × 517.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 738,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,289.43/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.92

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