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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.32, 1,430.82 and 763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.32, 1,430.82 and 763.08 is: 1,142.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.32 : 1,430.82 = 763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.32/1,430.82 = 763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.32x = 1,430.82 × 763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.32x = 1,091,830.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,830.13/955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.89

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