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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.92, 1,426.66 and 561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.92, 1,426.66 and 561.28 is: 842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.92 : 1,426.66 = 561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.92/1,426.66 = 561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.92x = 1,426.66 × 561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.92x = 800,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,753.43/950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.08

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