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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.43, 1,424.43 and 626.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.43, 1,424.43 and 626.43 is: 938.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.43 : 1,424.43 = 626.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.43/1,424.43 = 626.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.43x = 1,424.43 × 626.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.43x = 892,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,305.68/950.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.84

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