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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.82, 1,423.71 and 539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.82, 1,423.71 and 539.34 is: 807.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.82 : 1,423.71 = 539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.82/1,423.71 = 539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.82x = 1,423.71 × 539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.82x = 767,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,863.75/950.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.58

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