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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.55, 1,311.80 and 775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.55, 1,311.80 and 775.20 is: 1,067.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.55 : 1,311.80 = 775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.55/1,311.80 = 775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.55x = 1,311.80 × 775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.55x = 1,016,907.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,907.36/952.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.56

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