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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.94, 1,425.70 and 641.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.94, 1,425.70 and 641.93 is: 962.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.94 : 1,425.70 = 641.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.94/1,425.70 = 641.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.94x = 1,425.70 × 641.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.94x = 915,193.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,193.27/950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.41

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