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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.61, 1,435.80 and 609.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.61, 1,435.80 and 609.11 is: 915.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.61 : 1,435.80 = 609.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.61/1,435.80 = 609.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.61x = 1,435.80 × 609.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.61x = 874,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,560.14/955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.19

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