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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.62, 1,425.48 and 539.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.62, 1,425.48 and 539.65 is: 809.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.62 : 1,425.48 = 539.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.62/1,425.48 = 539.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.62x = 1,425.48 × 539.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.62x = 769,257.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,257.58/950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.22

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