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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.52, 1,426.59 and 677.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.52, 1,426.59 and 677.28 is: 1,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.52 : 1,426.59 = 677.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.52/1,426.59 = 677.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.52x = 1,426.59 × 677.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.52x = 966,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,200.88/950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.50

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