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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.40, 1,426.68 and 518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.40, 1,426.68 and 518.40 is: 778.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.40 : 1,426.68 = 518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.40/1,426.68 = 518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.40x = 1,426.68 × 518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.40x = 739,590.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,590.91/950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.19

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