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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.95, 1,430.71 and 673.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.95, 1,430.71 and 673.46 is: 1,007.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.95 : 1,430.71 = 673.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.95/1,430.71 = 673.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.95x = 1,430.71 × 673.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.95x = 963,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,534.32/955.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.93

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