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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.28, 1,432.92 and 772.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.28, 1,432.92 and 772.40 is: 1,158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.28 : 1,432.92 = 772.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.28/1,432.92 = 772.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.28x = 1,432.92 × 772.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.28x = 1,106,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,787.41/955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.60

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