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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.92, 1,425.76 and 621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.92, 1,425.76 and 621.66 is: 932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.92 : 1,425.76 = 621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.92/1,425.76 = 621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.92x = 1,425.76 × 621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.92x = 886,337.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,337.96/950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.08

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