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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.83, 1,428.04 and 606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.83, 1,428.04 and 606.30 is: 907.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.83 : 1,428.04 = 606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.83/1,428.04 = 606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.83x = 1,428.04 × 606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.83x = 865,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,810.48/953.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.72

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