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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.71, 1,431.53 and 722.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.71, 1,431.53 and 722.03 is: 1,081.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.71 : 1,431.53 = 722.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.71/1,431.53 = 722.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.71x = 1,431.53 × 722.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.71x = 1,033,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,596.84/955.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.50

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