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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.72, 1,425.14 and 603.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.72, 1,425.14 and 603.04 is: 904.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.72 : 1,425.14 = 603.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.72/1,425.14 = 603.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.72x = 1,425.14 × 603.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.72x = 859,416.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,416.43/949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.92

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