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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.37, 1,324.90 and 925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.37, 1,324.90 and 925.40 is: 1,283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.37 : 1,324.90 = 925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.37/1,324.90 = 925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.37x = 1,324.90 × 925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.37x = 1,226,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,062.46/955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.34

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