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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.08, 1,432.82 and 522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.08, 1,432.82 and 522.14 is: 783.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.08 : 1,432.82 = 522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.08/1,432.82 = 522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.08x = 1,432.82 × 522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.08x = 748,132.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,132.63/955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.32

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