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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.53, 4,433.39 and 764.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.53, 4,433.39 and 764.48 is: 1,146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.53 : 4,433.39 = 764.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.53/4,433.39 = 764.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.53x = 4,433.39 × 764.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.53x = 3,389,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,237.99/2,955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.74

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