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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.73, 1,434.53 and 606.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.73, 1,434.53 and 606.03 is: 906.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.73 : 1,434.53 = 606.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.73/1,434.53 = 606.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.73x = 1,434.53 × 606.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.73x = 869,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,365.19/958.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.79

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