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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.90, 1,427.08 and 642.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.90, 1,427.08 and 642.02 is: 963.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.90 : 1,427.08 = 642.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.90/1,427.08 = 642.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.90x = 1,427.08 × 642.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.90x = 916,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,213.90/950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.52

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