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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.33, 1,425.01 and 765.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.33, 1,425.01 and 765.23 is: 1,146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.33 : 1,425.01 = 765.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.33/1,425.01 = 765.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.33x = 1,425.01 × 765.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.33x = 1,090,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,453.15/951.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.24

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