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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.08, 1,430.87 and 757.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.08, 1,430.87 and 757.71 is: 1,135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.08 : 1,430.87 = 757.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.08/1,430.87 = 757.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.08x = 1,430.87 × 757.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.08x = 1,084,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,180.72/955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.17

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