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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.49, 1,424.52 and 560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.49, 1,424.52 and 560.79 is: 840.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.49 : 1,424.52 = 560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.49/1,424.52 = 560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.49x = 1,424.52 × 560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.49x = 798,856.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,856.57/950.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.47

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