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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.65, 1,429.25 and 707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.65, 1,429.25 and 707.40 is: 1,059.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.65 : 1,429.25 = 707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.65/1,429.25 = 707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.65x = 1,429.25 × 707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.65x = 1,011,047.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,047.91/954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.07

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