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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.15, 1,425.75 and 604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.15, 1,425.75 and 604.74 is: 906.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.15 : 1,425.75 = 604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.15/1,425.75 = 604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.15x = 1,425.75 × 604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.15x = 862,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,208.06/951.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.49

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