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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.08, 1,317.67 and 768.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.08, 1,317.67 and 768.18 is: 1,060.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.08 : 1,317.67 = 768.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.08/1,317.67 = 768.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.08x = 1,317.67 × 768.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.08x = 1,012,210.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,210.76/954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.93

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