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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.73, 1,425.63 and 560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.73, 1,425.63 and 560.82 is: 840.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.73 : 1,425.63 = 560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.73/1,425.63 = 560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.73x = 1,425.63 × 560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.73x = 799,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,521.82/950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.96

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