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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.88, 1,426.24 and 604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.88, 1,426.24 and 604.60 is: 905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.88 : 1,426.24 = 604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.88/1,426.24 = 604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.88x = 1,426.24 × 604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.88x = 862,304.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,304.70/951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.90

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