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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.76, 1,431.18 and 609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.76, 1,431.18 and 609.48 is: 912.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.76 : 1,431.18 = 609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.76/1,431.18 = 609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.76x = 1,431.18 × 609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.76x = 872,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,275.59/955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.66

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