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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.60, 1,426.72 and 540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.60, 1,426.72 and 540.56 is: 811.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.60 : 1,426.72 = 540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.60/1,426.72 = 540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.60x = 1,426.72 × 540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.60x = 771,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,227.76/950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.31

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