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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.56, 1,429.68 and 909.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.56, 1,429.68 and 909.92 is: 1,362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.56 : 1,429.68 = 909.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.56/1,429.68 = 909.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.56x = 1,429.68 × 909.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.56x = 1,300,894.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,894.43/954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.82

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