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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.49, 1,435.61 and 608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.49, 1,435.61 and 608.96 is: 914.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.49 : 1,435.61 = 608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.49/1,435.61 = 608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.49x = 1,435.61 × 608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.49x = 874,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,218.84/955.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.95

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