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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.76, 1,424.90 and 540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.76, 1,424.90 and 540.08 is: 809.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.76 : 1,424.90 = 540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.76/1,424.90 = 540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.76x = 1,424.90 × 540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.76x = 769,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,559.99/950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.42

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