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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.76, 1,423.79 and 603.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.76, 1,423.79 and 603.03 is: 903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.76 : 1,423.79 = 603.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.76/1,423.79 = 603.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.76x = 1,423.79 × 603.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.76x = 858,588.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,588.08/950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.05

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