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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.07, 1,423.58 and 603.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.07, 1,423.58 and 603.07 is: 904.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.07 : 1,423.58 = 603.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.07/1,423.58 = 603.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.07x = 1,423.58 × 603.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.07x = 858,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,511.82/949.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.58

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