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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,426.08 and 642.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,426.08 and 642.72 is: 964.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,426.08 = 642.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,426.08 = 642.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,426.08 × 642.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 916,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,570.14/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.53

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