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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.91, 1,426.35 and 627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.91, 1,426.35 and 627.72 is: 941.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.91 : 1,426.35 = 627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.91/1,426.35 = 627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.91x = 1,426.35 × 627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.91x = 895,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,348.42/950.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.57

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