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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.76, 1,422.29 and 602.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.76, 1,422.29 and 602.03 is: 901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.76 : 1,422.29 = 602.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.76/1,422.29 = 602.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.76x = 1,422.29 × 602.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.76x = 856,266.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,266.31/949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.56

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