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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.09, 1,424.83 and 928.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.09, 1,424.83 and 928.63 is: 1,385.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.09 : 1,424.83 = 928.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.09/1,424.83 = 928.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.09x = 1,424.83 × 928.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.09x = 1,323,139.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,139.88/955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.36

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