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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.07, 1,433.06 and 608.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.07, 1,433.06 and 608.79 is: 913.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.07 : 1,433.06 = 608.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.07/1,433.06 = 608.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.07x = 1,433.06 × 608.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.07x = 872,429.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,429.55/955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.48

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