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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.90, 1,429.88 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.90, 1,429.88 and 607.50 is: 910.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.90 : 1,429.88 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.90/1,429.88 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.90x = 1,429.88 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.90x = 868,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,652.10/953.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.63

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