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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.57, 1,432.32 and 625.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.57, 1,432.32 and 625.48 is: 937.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.57 : 1,432.32 = 625.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.57/1,432.32 = 625.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.57x = 1,432.32 × 625.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.57x = 895,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,887.51/955.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.54

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