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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.92, 1,427.60 and 518.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.92, 1,427.60 and 518.38 is: 778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.92 : 1,427.60 = 518.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.92/1,427.60 = 518.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.92x = 1,427.60 × 518.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.92x = 740,039.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,039.29/950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.24

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