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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.76, 1,424.52 and 517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.76, 1,424.52 and 517.14 is: 774.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.76 : 1,424.52 = 517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.76/1,424.52 = 517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.76x = 1,424.52 × 517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.76x = 736,676.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,676.27/950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.83

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