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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.64, 1,422.60 and 656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.64, 1,422.60 and 656.76 is: 982.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.64 : 1,422.60 = 656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.64/1,422.60 = 656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.64x = 1,422.60 × 656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.64x = 934,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,306.78/950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.82

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