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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.70, 1,433.55 and 915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.70, 1,433.55 and 915.20 is: 1,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.70 : 1,433.55 = 915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.70/1,433.55 = 915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.70x = 1,433.55 × 915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.70x = 1,311,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,984.96/955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.80

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