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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.87, 1,426.34 and 540.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.87, 1,426.34 and 540.29 is: 810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.87 : 1,426.34 = 540.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.87/1,426.34 = 540.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.87x = 1,426.34 × 540.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.87x = 770,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,642.16/950.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.46

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