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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.50, 1,432.08 and 680.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.50, 1,432.08 and 680.10 is: 1,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.50 : 1,432.08 = 680.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.50/1,432.08 = 680.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.50x = 1,432.08 × 680.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.50x = 973,957.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,957.61/955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.32

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