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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.96, 1,423.68 and 539.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.96, 1,423.68 and 539.36 is: 807.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.96 : 1,423.68 = 539.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.96/1,423.68 = 539.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.96x = 1,423.68 × 539.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.96x = 767,876.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,876.04/950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.47

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