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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.55, 1,309.04 and 773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.55, 1,309.04 and 773.20 is: 1,064.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.55 : 1,309.04 = 773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.55/1,309.04 = 773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.55x = 1,309.04 × 773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.55x = 1,012,143.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,143.31/950.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.80

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