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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.02, 1,424.05 and 603.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.02, 1,424.05 and 603.61 is: 904.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.02 : 1,424.05 = 603.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.02/1,424.05 = 603.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.02x = 1,424.05 × 603.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.02x = 859,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,570.82/950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.79

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