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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.15, 1,424.25 and 603.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.15, 1,424.25 and 603.74 is: 904.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.15 : 1,424.25 = 603.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.15/1,424.25 = 603.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.15x = 1,424.25 × 603.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.15x = 859,869.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,869.57/950.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.99

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