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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.64, 1,424.49 and 603.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.64, 1,424.49 and 603.15 is: 903.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.64 : 1,424.49 = 603.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.64/1,424.49 = 603.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.64x = 1,424.49 × 603.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.64x = 859,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,173.54/950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.79

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