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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.78, 1,431.20 and 662.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.78, 1,431.20 and 662.85 is: 992.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.78 : 1,431.20 = 662.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.78/1,431.20 = 662.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.78x = 1,431.20 × 662.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.78x = 948,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,672.58/955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.57

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