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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.52, 1,423.80 and 486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.52, 1,423.80 and 486.90 is: 729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.52 : 1,423.80 = 486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.52/1,423.80 = 486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.52x = 1,423.80 × 486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.52x = 693,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,248.22/950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.34

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