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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.40, 1,432.04 and 723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.40, 1,432.04 and 723.52 is: 1,084.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.40 : 1,432.04 = 723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.40/1,432.04 = 723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.40x = 1,432.04 × 723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.40x = 1,036,109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,109.58/955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.48

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