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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.90, 1,425.42 and 604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.90, 1,425.42 and 604.62 is: 906.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.90 : 1,425.42 = 604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.90/1,425.42 = 604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.90x = 1,425.42 × 604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.90x = 861,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,837.44/950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.34

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