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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.29, 1,425.67 and 560.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.29, 1,425.67 and 560.61 is: 841.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.29 : 1,425.67 = 560.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.29/1,425.67 = 560.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.29x = 1,425.67 × 560.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.29x = 799,243.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,243.46/950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.05

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