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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.37, 1,425.46 and 644.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.37, 1,425.46 and 644.19 is: 966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.37 : 1,425.46 = 644.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.37/1,425.46 = 644.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.37x = 1,425.46 × 644.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.37x = 918,256.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,256.73/950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.21

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