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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.29, 1,425.02 and 603.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.29, 1,425.02 and 603.31 is: 904.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.29 : 1,425.02 = 603.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.29/1,425.02 = 603.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.29x = 1,425.02 × 603.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.29x = 859,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,722.24/950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.69

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