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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.69, 1,426.04 and 625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.69, 1,426.04 and 625.98 is: 938.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.69 : 1,426.04 = 625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.69/1,426.04 = 625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.69x = 1,426.04 × 625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.69x = 892,669.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,669.39/950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.97

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