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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.34, 1,425.48 and 828.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.34, 1,425.48 and 828.66 is: 1,242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.34 : 1,425.48 = 828.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.34/1,425.48 = 828.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.34x = 1,425.48 × 828.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.34x = 1,181,238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,238.26/950.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.96

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