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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.05, 1,432.99 and 761.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.05, 1,432.99 and 761.13 is: 1,139.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.05 : 1,432.99 = 761.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.05/1,432.99 = 761.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.05x = 1,432.99 × 761.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.05x = 1,090,692.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,692.63/957.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.64

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