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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.76, 1,425.94 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.76, 1,425.94 and 292.49 is: 438.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.76 : 1,425.94 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.76/1,425.94 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.76x = 1,425.94 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.76x = 417,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,070.68/950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.67

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