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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.82, 1,432.71 and 625.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.82, 1,432.71 and 625.73 is: 937.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.82 : 1,432.71 = 625.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.82/1,432.71 = 625.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.82x = 1,432.71 × 625.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.82x = 896,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,489.63/955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.93

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