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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.80, 1,424.88 and 518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.80, 1,424.88 and 518.32 is: 776.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.80 : 1,424.88 = 518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.80/1,424.88 = 518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.80x = 1,424.88 × 518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.80x = 738,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,543.80/950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.76

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