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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.81, 1,433.72 and 712.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.81, 1,433.72 and 712.52 is: 1,068.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.81 : 1,433.72 = 712.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.81/1,433.72 = 712.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.81x = 1,433.72 × 712.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.81x = 1,021,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,554.17/955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.78

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