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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.44, 1,430.76 and 665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.44, 1,430.76 and 665.52 is: 996.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.44 : 1,430.76 = 665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.44/1,430.76 = 665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.44x = 1,430.76 × 665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.44x = 952,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,199.40/955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.61

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