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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.98, 1,431.99 and 772.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.98, 1,431.99 and 772.38 is: 1,156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.98 : 1,431.99 = 772.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.98/1,431.99 = 772.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.98x = 1,431.99 × 772.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.98x = 1,106,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,040.44/955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.97

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