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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.62, 1,427.16 and 518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.62, 1,427.16 and 518.08 is: 777.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.62 : 1,427.16 = 518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.62/1,427.16 = 518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.62x = 1,427.16 × 518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.62x = 739,383.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,383.05/950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.79

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