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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.76, 1,434.27 and 523.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.76, 1,434.27 and 523.22 is: 785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.76 : 1,434.27 = 523.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.76/1,434.27 = 523.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.76x = 1,434.27 × 523.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.76x = 750,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,438.75/955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.17

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