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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.55, 1,426.05 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.55, 1,426.05 and 402.76 is: 604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.55 : 1,426.05 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.55/1,426.05 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.55x = 1,426.05 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.55x = 574,352.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,352.33/950.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.23

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