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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.54, 1,435.71 and 609.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.54, 1,435.71 and 609.03 is: 915.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.54 : 1,435.71 = 609.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.54/1,435.71 = 609.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.54x = 1,435.71 × 609.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.54x = 874,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,390.46/955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.07

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