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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.30, 1,430.53 and 606.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.30, 1,430.53 and 606.55 is: 909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.30 : 1,430.53 = 606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.30/1,430.53 = 606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.30x = 1,430.53 × 606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.30x = 867,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,688.24/954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.24

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