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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.52, 1,423.08 and 657.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.52, 1,423.08 and 657.36 is: 984.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.52 : 1,423.08 = 657.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.52/1,423.08 = 657.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.52x = 1,423.08 × 657.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.52x = 935,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,475.87/950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.17

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