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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.77, 1,424.53 and 518.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.77, 1,424.53 and 518.23 is: 776.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.77 : 1,424.53 = 518.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.77/1,424.53 = 518.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.77x = 1,424.53 × 518.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.77x = 738,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,234.18/950.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.46

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