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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.36, 1,424.66 and 872.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.36, 1,424.66 and 872.50 is: 1,307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.36 : 1,424.66 = 872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.36/1,424.66 = 872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.36x = 1,424.66 × 872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.36x = 1,243,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,015.85/950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.94

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