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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.88, 1,425.65 and 505.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.88, 1,425.65 and 505.49 is: 757.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.88 : 1,425.65 = 505.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.88/1,425.65 = 505.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.88x = 1,425.65 × 505.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.88x = 720,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,642.16/950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.87

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