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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.37, 1,422.81 and 604.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.37, 1,422.81 and 604.11 is: 904.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.37 : 1,422.81 = 604.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.37/1,422.81 = 604.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.37x = 1,422.81 × 604.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.37x = 859,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,533.75/950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.42

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