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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.29, 1,424.59 and 511.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.29, 1,424.59 and 511.78 is: 767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.29 : 1,424.59 = 511.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.29/1,424.59 = 511.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.29x = 1,424.59 × 511.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.29x = 729,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,076.67/950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.21

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