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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.92, 1,428.41 and 605.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.92, 1,428.41 and 605.09 is: 908.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.92 : 1,428.41 = 605.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.92/1,428.41 = 605.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.92x = 1,428.41 × 605.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.92x = 864,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,321.69/950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.93

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