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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.90, 1,424.37 and 487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.90, 1,424.37 and 487.27 is: 729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.90 : 1,424.37 = 487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.90/1,424.37 = 487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.90x = 1,424.37 × 487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.90x = 694,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,050.33/950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.89

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