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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.82, 1,413.40 and 922.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.82, 1,413.40 and 922.79 is: 1,371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.82 : 1,413.40 = 922.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.82/1,413.40 = 922.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.82x = 1,413.40 × 922.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.82x = 1,304,272.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,272.61/950.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.73

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