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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.98, 1,434.68 and 711.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.98, 1,434.68 and 711.77 is: 1,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.98 : 1,434.68 = 711.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.98/1,434.68 = 711.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.98x = 1,434.68 × 711.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.98x = 1,021,151.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,151.45/955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.17

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