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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.33, 1,433.55 and 608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.33, 1,433.55 and 608.60 is: 912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.33 : 1,433.55 = 608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.33/1,433.55 = 608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.33x = 1,433.55 × 608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.33x = 872,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,451.36/956.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.30

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