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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.35, 1,433.45 and 608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.35, 1,433.45 and 608.60 is: 913.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.35 : 1,433.45 = 608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.35/1,433.45 = 608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.35x = 1,433.45 × 608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.35x = 872,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,390.50/955.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.16

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