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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.24, 1,431.36 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.24, 1,431.36 and 612 is: 918.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.24 : 1,431.36 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.24/1,431.36 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.24x = 1,431.36 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.24x = 875,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,992.32/954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.00

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