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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.15, 1,431.81 and 607.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.15, 1,431.81 and 607.41 is: 910.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.15 : 1,431.81 = 607.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.15/1,431.81 = 607.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.15x = 1,431.81 × 607.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.15x = 869,695.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,695.71/955.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.54

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