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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.86, 1,425.54 and 437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.86, 1,425.54 and 437.50 is: 655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.86 : 1,425.54 = 437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.86/1,425.54 = 437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.86x = 1,425.54 × 437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.86x = 623,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,673.75/950.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.90

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