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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.55, 1,430.33 and 607.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.55, 1,430.33 and 607.55 is: 911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.55 : 1,430.33 = 607.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.55/1,430.33 = 607.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.55x = 1,430.33 × 607.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.55x = 868,986.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,986.80/953.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.32

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