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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.36, 1,430.32 and 607.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.36, 1,430.32 and 607.58 is: 910.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.36 : 1,430.32 = 607.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.36/1,430.32 = 607.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.36x = 1,430.32 × 607.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.36x = 869,028.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,028.49/954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.58

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