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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.44, 1,423.88 and 657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.44, 1,423.88 and 657.60 is: 985.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.44 : 1,423.88 = 657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.44/1,423.88 = 657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.44x = 1,423.88 × 657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.44x = 936,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,343.49/950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.17

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