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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.78, 1,426.38 and 292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.78, 1,426.38 and 292.72 is: 439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.78 : 1,426.38 = 292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.78/1,426.38 = 292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.78x = 1,426.38 × 292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.78x = 417,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,529.95/950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.14

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