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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.71, 1,426.38 and 641.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.71, 1,426.38 and 641.74 is: 962.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.71 : 1,426.38 = 641.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.71/1,426.38 = 641.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.71x = 1,426.38 × 641.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.71x = 915,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,365.10/950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.82

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