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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.58, 1,424.06 and 538.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.58, 1,424.06 and 538.50 is: 806.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.58 : 1,424.06 = 538.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.58/1,424.06 = 538.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.58x = 1,424.06 × 538.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.58x = 766,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,853.62/950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.72

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