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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.06, 1,431.37 and 935.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.06, 1,431.37 and 935.62 is: 1,402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.06 : 1,431.37 = 935.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.06/1,431.37 = 935.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.06x = 1,431.37 × 935.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.06x = 1,339,218.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,218.40/955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.23

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