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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,425.06 and 593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,425.06 and 593.96 is: 890.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,425.06 = 593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,425.06 = 593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,425.06 × 593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 846,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,421.51/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.93

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