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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.52, 1,425.24 and 566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.52, 1,425.24 and 566.04 is: 848.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.52 : 1,425.24 = 566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.52/1,425.24 = 566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.52x = 1,425.24 × 566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.52x = 806,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,742.85/950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.74

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