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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.45, 1,423.19 and 764.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.45, 1,423.19 and 764.36 is: 1,144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.45 : 1,423.19 = 764.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.45/1,423.19 = 764.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.45x = 1,423.19 × 764.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.45x = 1,087,829.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,829.51/950.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.54

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