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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.12, 1,431.42 and 607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.12, 1,431.42 and 607.36 is: 910.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.12 : 1,431.42 = 607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.12/1,431.42 = 607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.12x = 1,431.42 × 607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.12x = 869,387.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,387.25/955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.24

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