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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.88, 1,431.43 and 608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.88, 1,431.43 and 608.18 is: 910.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.88 : 1,431.43 = 608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.88/1,431.43 = 608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.88x = 1,431.43 × 608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.88x = 870,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,574.77/955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.76

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