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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.58, 1,426.61 and 660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.58, 1,426.61 and 660.12 is: 990.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.58 : 1,426.61 = 660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.58/1,426.61 = 660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.58x = 1,426.61 × 660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.58x = 941,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,730.49/950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.69

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