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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.89, 1,434.59 and 609.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.89, 1,434.59 and 609.81 is: 915.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.89 : 1,434.59 = 609.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.89/1,434.59 = 609.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.89x = 1,434.59 × 609.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.89x = 874,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,824.28/955.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.19

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