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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.11, 4,432.84 and 763.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.11, 4,432.84 and 763.79 is: 1,145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.11 : 4,432.84 = 763.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.11/4,432.84 = 763.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.11x = 4,432.84 × 763.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.11x = 3,385,734.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,734.79/2,955.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.72

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