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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.98, 1,426.68 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.98, 1,426.68 and 482.72 is: 724.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.98 : 1,426.68 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.98/1,426.68 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.98x = 1,426.68 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.98x = 688,686.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,686.97/950.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.19

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