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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.48, 1,428.42 and 603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.48, 1,428.42 and 603.84 is: 906.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.48 : 1,428.42 = 603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.48/1,428.42 = 603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.48x = 1,428.42 × 603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.48x = 862,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,537.13/951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.52

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