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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.74, 1,425.98 and 605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.74, 1,425.98 and 605.26 is: 908.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.74 : 1,425.98 = 605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.74/1,425.98 = 605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.74x = 1,425.98 × 605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.74x = 863,088.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,088.65/949.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.76

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