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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.13, 1,432.49 and 773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.13, 1,432.49 and 773.55 is: 1,160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.13 : 1,432.49 = 773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.13/1,432.49 = 773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.13x = 1,432.49 × 773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.13x = 1,108,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,098.77/955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.16

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