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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.14, 1,428.51 and 606.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.14, 1,428.51 and 606.61 is: 908.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.14 : 1,428.51 = 606.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.14/1,428.51 = 606.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.14x = 1,428.51 × 606.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.14x = 866,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,548.45/954.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.20

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