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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.77, 1,424.00 and 511.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.77, 1,424.00 and 511.25 is: 765.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.77 : 1,424.00 = 511.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.77/1,424.00 = 511.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.77x = 1,424.00 × 511.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.77x = 728,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,024.84/950.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.72

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