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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.22, 1,436.02 and 762.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.22, 1,436.02 and 762.64 is: 1,146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.22 : 1,436.02 = 762.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.22/1,436.02 = 762.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.22x = 1,436.02 × 762.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.22x = 1,095,166.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,166.29/955.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.51

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