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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.48, 1,424.88 and 893.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.48, 1,424.88 and 893.12 is: 1,338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.48 : 1,424.88 = 893.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.48/1,424.88 = 893.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.48x = 1,424.88 × 893.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.48x = 1,272,588.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,588.83/950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.89

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