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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.63, 1,425.78 and 675.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.63, 1,425.78 and 675.89 is: 1,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.63 : 1,425.78 = 675.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.63/1,425.78 = 675.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.63x = 1,425.78 × 675.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.63x = 963,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,668.66/950.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.72

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