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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.35, 1,433.48 and 712.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.35, 1,433.48 and 712.35 is: 1,068.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.35 : 1,433.48 = 712.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.35/1,433.48 = 712.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.35x = 1,433.48 × 712.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.35x = 1,021,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,135.92/955.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.86

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