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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.71, 1,426.13 and 561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.71, 1,426.13 and 561.28 is: 841.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.71 : 1,426.13 = 561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.71/1,426.13 = 561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.71x = 1,426.13 × 561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.71x = 800,458.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,458.25/950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.96

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