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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.90, 1,426.89 and 759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.90, 1,426.89 and 759.74 is: 1,140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.90 : 1,426.89 = 759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.90/1,426.89 = 759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.90x = 1,426.89 × 759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.90x = 1,084,065.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,065.41/950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.04

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