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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.80, 1,431.12 and 607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.80, 1,431.12 and 607.28 is: 910.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.80 : 1,431.12 = 607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.80/1,431.12 = 607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.80x = 1,431.12 × 607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.80x = 869,090.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,090.55/954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.23

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