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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.22, 1,433.55 and 765.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.22, 1,433.55 and 765.14 is: 1,148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.22 : 1,433.55 = 765.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.22/1,433.55 = 765.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.22x = 1,433.55 × 765.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.22x = 1,096,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,866.45/955.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.29

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