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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.82, 1,432.68 and 608.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.82, 1,432.68 and 608.54 is: 913.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.82 : 1,432.68 = 608.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.82/1,432.68 = 608.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.82x = 1,432.68 × 608.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.82x = 871,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,841.57/954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.10

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