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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.61, 1,425.36 and 730.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.61, 1,425.36 and 730.69 is: 1,095.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.61 : 1,425.36 = 730.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.61/1,425.36 = 730.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.61x = 1,425.36 × 730.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.61x = 1,041,496.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,496.30/950.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.61

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