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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.36, 1,314.72 and 773.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.36, 1,314.72 and 773.96 is: 1,069.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.36 : 1,314.72 = 773.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.36/1,314.72 = 773.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.36x = 1,314.72 × 773.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.36x = 1,017,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,540.69/951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.56

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