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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.54, 1,422.48 and 796.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.54, 1,422.48 and 796.64 is: 1,192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.54 : 1,422.48 = 796.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.54/1,422.48 = 796.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.54x = 1,422.48 × 796.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.54x = 1,133,204.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,204.47/950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.17

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