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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.55, 1,418.19 and 846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.55, 1,418.19 and 846.60 is: 1,263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.55 : 1,418.19 = 846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.55/1,418.19 = 846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.55x = 1,418.19 × 846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.55x = 1,200,639.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,639.65/950.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.10

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