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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.27, 4,432.76 and 763.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.27, 4,432.76 and 763.94 is: 1,145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.27 : 4,432.76 = 763.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.27/4,432.76 = 763.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.27x = 4,432.76 × 763.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.27x = 3,386,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,362.67/2,955.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.87

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