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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.55, 1,423.52 and 657.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.55, 1,423.52 and 657.27 is: 984.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.55 : 1,423.52 = 657.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.55/1,423.52 = 657.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.55x = 1,423.52 × 657.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.55x = 935,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,633.70/950.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.31

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