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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.26, 1,431.60 and 608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.26, 1,431.60 and 608.04 is: 911.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.26 : 1,431.60 = 608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.26/1,431.60 = 608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.26x = 1,431.60 × 608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.26x = 870,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,470.06/955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.24

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