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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.58, 1,423.30 and 620.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.58, 1,423.30 and 620.70 is: 929.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.58 : 1,423.30 = 620.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.58/1,423.30 = 620.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.58x = 1,423.30 × 620.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.58x = 883,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,438.16/950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.37

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