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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.98, 1,426.18 and 626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.98, 1,426.18 and 626.44 is: 939.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.98 : 1,426.18 = 626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.98/1,426.18 = 626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.98x = 1,426.18 × 626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.98x = 893,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,416.20/950.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.47

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