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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.90, 1,431.72 and 932.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.90, 1,431.72 and 932.62 is: 1,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.90 : 1,431.72 = 932.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.90/1,431.72 = 932.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.90x = 1,431.72 × 932.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.90x = 1,335,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,250.71/955.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.85

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