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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.42, 1,425.08 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.42, 1,425.08 and 511.12 is: 766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.42 : 1,425.08 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.42/1,425.08 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.42x = 1,425.08 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.42x = 728,386.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,386.89/950.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.38

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