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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.78, 1,425.62 and 372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.78, 1,425.62 and 372.98 is: 559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.78 : 1,425.62 = 372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.78/1,425.62 = 372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.78x = 1,425.62 × 372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.78x = 531,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,727.75/950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.25

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