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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.64, 1,434 and 948.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.64, 1,434 and 948.32 is: 1,423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.64 : 1,434 = 948.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.64/1,434 = 948.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.64x = 1,434 × 948.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.64x = 1,359,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,890.88/955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.02

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