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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.77, 1,426.92 and 403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.77, 1,426.92 and 403.34 is: 605.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.77 : 1,426.92 = 403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.77/1,426.92 = 403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.77x = 1,426.92 × 403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.77x = 575,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,524.76/950.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.33

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