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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.91, 1,424.87 and 625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.91, 1,424.87 and 625.56 is: 937.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.91 : 1,424.87 = 625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.91/1,424.87 = 625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.91x = 1,424.87 × 625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.91x = 891,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,338.55/950.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.35

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