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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.33, 1,425.53 and 517.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.33, 1,425.53 and 517.49 is: 776.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.33 : 1,425.53 = 517.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.33/1,425.53 = 517.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.33x = 1,425.53 × 517.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.33x = 737,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,687.80/950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.25

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