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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.59, 1,426.18 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.59, 1,426.18 and 517.44 is: 776.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.59 : 1,426.18 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.59/1,426.18 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.59x = 1,426.18 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.59x = 737,962.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,962.58/950.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.32

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