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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.63, 1,424.97 and 538.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.63, 1,424.97 and 538.89 is: 807.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.63 : 1,424.97 = 538.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.63/1,424.97 = 538.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.63x = 1,424.97 × 538.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.63x = 767,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,902.08/950.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.79

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