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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.92, 1,322.78 and 815.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.92, 1,322.78 and 815.82 is: 1,128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.92 : 1,322.78 = 815.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.92/1,322.78 = 815.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.92x = 1,322.78 × 815.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.92x = 1,079,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,150.38/955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.91

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