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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.55, 1,312.20 and 764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.55, 1,312.20 and 764.44 is: 1,054.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.55 : 1,312.20 = 764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.55/1,312.20 = 764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.55x = 1,312.20 × 764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.55x = 1,003,094.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,094.89/951.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.17

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