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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.04, 4,432.32 and 763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.04, 4,432.32 and 763.84 is: 1,145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.04 : 4,432.32 = 763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.04/4,432.32 = 763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.04x = 4,432.32 × 763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.04x = 3,385,583.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,583.31/2,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.70

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