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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.25, 1,432.38 and 771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.25, 1,432.38 and 771.80 is: 1,158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.25 : 1,432.38 = 771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.25/1,432.38 = 771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.25x = 1,432.38 × 771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.25x = 1,105,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,506.62/954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.51

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