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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.96, 1,426.40 and 568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.96, 1,426.40 and 568.64 is: 852.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.96 : 1,426.40 = 568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.96/1,426.40 = 568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.96x = 1,426.40 × 568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.96x = 811,108.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,108.10/950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.94

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