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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.72, 1,430.64 and 607.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.72, 1,430.64 and 607.73 is: 911.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.72 : 1,430.64 = 607.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.72/1,430.64 = 607.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.72x = 1,430.64 × 607.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.72x = 869,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,434.85/953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.63

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