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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.41, 1,425.35 and 603.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.41, 1,425.35 and 603.22 is: 904.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.41 : 1,425.35 = 603.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.41/1,425.35 = 603.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.41x = 1,425.35 × 603.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.41x = 859,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,796.61/950.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.66

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