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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.64, 1,432.22 and 931.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.64, 1,432.22 and 931.50 is: 1,396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.64 : 1,432.22 = 931.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.64/1,432.22 = 931.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.64x = 1,432.22 × 931.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.64x = 1,334,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,108.27/955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.03

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