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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.56, 1,425.24 and 707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.56, 1,425.24 and 707.04 is: 1,060.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.56 : 1,425.24 = 707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.56/1,425.24 = 707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.56x = 1,425.24 × 707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.56x = 1,007,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,701.69/950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.11

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