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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.12, 1,425.42 and 603.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.12, 1,425.42 and 603.36 is: 904.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.12 : 1,425.42 = 603.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.12/1,425.42 = 603.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.12x = 1,425.42 × 603.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.12x = 860,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,041.41/951.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.24

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