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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.96, 1,424.06 and 603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.96, 1,424.06 and 603.24 is: 903.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.96 : 1,424.06 = 603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.96/1,424.06 = 603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.96x = 1,424.06 × 603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.96x = 859,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,049.95/950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.35

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