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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.72, 1,424.86 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.72, 1,424.86 and 402.76 is: 603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.72 : 1,424.86 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.72/1,424.86 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.72x = 1,424.86 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.72x = 573,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,876.61/950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.62

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