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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.23, 1,431.61 and 825.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.23, 1,431.61 and 825.22 is: 1,236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.23 : 1,431.61 = 825.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.23/1,431.61 = 825.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.23x = 1,431.61 × 825.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.23x = 1,181,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,392.93/955.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.77

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