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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.13, 1,433.09 and 515.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.13, 1,433.09 and 515.86 is: 774.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.13 : 1,433.09 = 515.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.13/1,433.09 = 515.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.13x = 1,433.09 × 515.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.13x = 739,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,271.51/955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.00

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