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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.58, 1,437.30 and 610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.58, 1,437.30 and 610.08 is: 916.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.58 : 1,437.30 = 610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.58/1,437.30 = 610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.58x = 1,437.30 × 610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.58x = 876,867.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,867.98/956.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.67

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