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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.99, 1,425.31 and 538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.99, 1,425.31 and 538.88 is: 807.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.99 : 1,425.31 = 538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.99/1,425.31 = 538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.99x = 1,425.31 × 538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.99x = 768,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,062.12/950.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.65

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