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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.57, 1,420.99 and 731.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.57, 1,420.99 and 731.87 is: 1,094.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.57 : 1,420.99 = 731.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.57/1,420.99 = 731.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.57x = 1,420.99 × 731.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.57x = 1,039,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,976.29/950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.06

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