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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.88, 1,425.08 and 605.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.88, 1,425.08 and 605.61 is: 906.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.88 : 1,425.08 = 605.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.88/1,425.08 = 605.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.88x = 1,425.08 × 605.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.88x = 863,042.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,042.70/951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.67

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