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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.47, 1,422.11 and 560.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.47, 1,422.11 and 560.61 is: 838.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.47 : 1,422.11 = 560.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.47/1,422.11 = 560.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.47x = 1,422.11 × 560.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.47x = 797,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,250.49/950.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.80

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