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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.60, 1,433.40 and 943.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.60, 1,433.40 and 943.45 is: 1,415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.60 : 1,433.40 = 943.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.60/1,433.40 = 943.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.60x = 1,433.40 × 943.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.60x = 1,352,341.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,341.23/955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.18

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