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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.56, 1,425.50 and 487.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.56, 1,425.50 and 487.88 is: 731.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.56 : 1,425.50 = 487.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.56/1,425.50 = 487.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.56x = 1,425.50 × 487.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.56x = 695,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,472.94/950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.65

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