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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.54, 1,429.23 and 605.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.54, 1,429.23 and 605.78 is: 908.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.54 : 1,429.23 = 605.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.54/1,429.23 = 605.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.54x = 1,429.23 × 605.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.54x = 865,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,798.95/952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.94

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