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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.28, 1,426.64 and 604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.28, 1,426.64 and 604.12 is: 906.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.28 : 1,426.64 = 604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.28/1,426.64 = 604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.28x = 1,426.64 × 604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.28x = 861,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,861.76/951.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.00

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