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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.87, 1,426.12 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.87, 1,426.12 and 292.56 is: 438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.87 : 1,426.12 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.87/1,426.12 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.87x = 1,426.12 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.87x = 417,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,224.94/950.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.78

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