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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.56, 1,433.52 and 760.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.56, 1,433.52 and 760.56 is: 1,140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.56 : 1,433.52 = 760.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.56/1,433.52 = 760.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.56x = 1,433.52 × 760.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.56x = 1,090,277.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,277.97/955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.98

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