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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.57, 1,424.84 and 765.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.57, 1,424.84 and 765.56 is: 1,146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.57 : 1,424.84 = 765.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.57/1,424.84 = 765.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.57x = 1,424.84 × 765.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.57x = 1,090,789.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,789.56/951.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.31

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