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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.62, 1,422.76 and 868.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.62, 1,422.76 and 868.50 is: 1,299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.62 : 1,422.76 = 868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.62/1,422.76 = 868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.62x = 1,422.76 × 868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.62x = 1,235,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,667.06/950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.85

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