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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.98, 1,426.94 and 534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.98, 1,426.94 and 534.25 is: 801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.98 : 1,426.94 = 534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.98/1,426.94 = 534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.98x = 1,426.94 × 534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.98x = 762,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,342.70/950.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.64

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