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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.76, 1,425.78 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.76, 1,425.78 and 402.66 is: 603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.76 : 1,425.78 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.76/1,425.78 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.76x = 1,425.78 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.76x = 574,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,104.57/950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.84

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