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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.02, 1,425.30 and 602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.02, 1,425.30 and 602.80 is: 904.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.02 : 1,425.30 = 602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.02/1,425.30 = 602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.02x = 1,425.30 × 602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.02x = 859,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,170.84/950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.37

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