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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.64, 1,423.12 and 708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.64, 1,423.12 and 708.16 is: 1,060.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.64 : 1,423.12 = 708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.64/1,423.12 = 708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.64x = 1,423.12 × 708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.64x = 1,007,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,796.66/950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.12

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