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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.10, 1,427.55 and 603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.10, 1,427.55 and 603.60 is: 906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.10 : 1,427.55 = 603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.10/1,427.55 = 603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.10x = 1,427.55 × 603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.10x = 861,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,669.18/950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.92

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