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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.28, 1,430.16 and 708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.28, 1,430.16 and 708.88 is: 1,062.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.28 : 1,430.16 = 708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.28/1,430.16 = 708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.28x = 1,430.16 × 708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.28x = 1,013,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,811.82/954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.38

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