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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.89, 1,428.27 and 605.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.89, 1,428.27 and 605.14 is: 907.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.89 : 1,428.27 = 605.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.89/1,428.27 = 605.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.89x = 1,428.27 × 605.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.89x = 864,297.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,297.47/951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.98

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