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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.61, 1,425.09 and 539.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.61, 1,425.09 and 539.17 is: 808.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.61 : 1,425.09 = 539.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.61/1,425.09 = 539.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.61x = 1,425.09 × 539.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.61x = 768,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,364.23/950.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.28

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