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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.79, 1,434.59 and 608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.79, 1,434.59 and 608.28 is: 913.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.79 : 1,434.59 = 608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.79/1,434.59 = 608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.79x = 1,434.59 × 608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.79x = 872,632.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,632.41/954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.95

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