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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.92, 1,435.10 and 523.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.92, 1,435.10 and 523.38 is: 785.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.92 : 1,435.10 = 523.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.92/1,435.10 = 523.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.92x = 1,435.10 × 523.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.92x = 751,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,102.64/955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.74

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