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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.37, 1,424.08 and 487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.37, 1,424.08 and 487.50 is: 730.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.37 : 1,424.08 = 487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.37/1,424.08 = 487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.37x = 1,424.08 × 487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.37x = 694,239
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,239/950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.49

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