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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.18, 1,428.70 and 605.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.18, 1,428.70 and 605.63 is: 906.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.18 : 1,428.70 = 605.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.18/1,428.70 = 605.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.18x = 1,428.70 × 605.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.18x = 865,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,257.19/954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.81

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