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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.13, 1,433.10 and 515.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.13, 1,433.10 and 515.87 is: 774.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.13 : 1,433.10 = 515.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.13/1,433.10 = 515.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.13x = 1,433.10 × 515.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.13x = 739,286.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,286.13/955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.02

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