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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,426.50 and 566.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,426.50 and 566.34 is: 850.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,426.50 = 566.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,426.50 = 566.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,426.50 × 566.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 807,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,884.01/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.15

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