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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.06, 1,428.78 and 567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.06, 1,428.78 and 567.50 is: 850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.06 : 1,428.78 = 567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.06/1,428.78 = 567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.06x = 1,428.78 × 567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.06x = 810,832.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,832.65/953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.77

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