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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.59, 1,418.11 and 924.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.59, 1,418.11 and 924.13 is: 1,378.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.59 : 1,418.11 = 924.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.59/1,418.11 = 924.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.59x = 1,418.11 × 924.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.59x = 1,310,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,517.99/950.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.64

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