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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.81, 1,429.64 and 606.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.81, 1,429.64 and 606.05 is: 909.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.81 : 1,429.64 = 606.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.81/1,429.64 = 606.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.81x = 1,429.64 × 606.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.81x = 866,430.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,430.78/952.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.35

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