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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.52, 1,424.52 and 621.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.52, 1,424.52 and 621.03 is: 930.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.52 : 1,424.52 = 621.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.52/1,424.52 = 621.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.52x = 1,424.52 × 621.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.52x = 884,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,669.66/950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.72

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