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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.76, 1,429.35 and 606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.76, 1,429.35 and 606.54 is: 908.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.76 : 1,429.35 = 606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.76/1,429.35 = 606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.76x = 1,429.35 × 606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.76x = 866,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,957.95/953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.99

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