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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.77, 1,424.97 and 676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.77, 1,424.97 and 676.28 is: 1,013.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.77 : 1,424.97 = 676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.77/1,424.97 = 676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.77x = 1,424.97 × 676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.77x = 963,678.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,678.71/950.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.58

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