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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.37, 1,424.68 and 487.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.37, 1,424.68 and 487.13 is: 730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.37 : 1,424.68 = 487.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.37/1,424.68 = 487.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.37x = 1,424.68 × 487.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.37x = 694,005.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,005.41/950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.24

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