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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.66, 1,425.72 and 603.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.66, 1,425.72 and 603.47 is: 905.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.66 : 1,425.72 = 603.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.66/1,425.72 = 603.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.66x = 1,425.72 × 603.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.66x = 860,379.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,379.25/950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.03

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