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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.30, 1,423.65 and 812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.30, 1,423.65 and 812.60 is: 1,217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.30 : 1,423.65 = 812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.30/1,423.65 = 812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.30x = 1,423.65 × 812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.30x = 1,156,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,857.99/950.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.36

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