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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.92, 1,425.75 and 602.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.92, 1,425.75 and 602.39 is: 905.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.92 : 1,425.75 = 602.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.92/1,425.75 = 602.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.92x = 1,425.75 × 602.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.92x = 858,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,854.22/948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.09

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