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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.85, 1,426.77 and 604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.85, 1,426.77 and 604.35 is: 906.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.85 : 1,426.77 = 604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.85/1,426.77 = 604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.85x = 1,426.77 × 604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.85x = 862,268.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,268.45/950.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.84

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