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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.44, 1,424.97 and 745.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.44, 1,424.97 and 745.45 is: 1,117.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.44 : 1,424.97 = 745.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.44/1,424.97 = 745.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.44x = 1,424.97 × 745.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.44x = 1,062,243.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,243.89/950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.63

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