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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.54, 1,437.21 and 610.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.54, 1,437.21 and 610.03 is: 916.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.54 : 1,437.21 = 610.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.54/1,437.21 = 610.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.54x = 1,437.21 × 610.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.54x = 876,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,741.22/956.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.58

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