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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.06, 1,318.76 and 767.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.06, 1,318.76 and 767.96 is: 1,060.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.06 : 1,318.76 = 767.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.06/1,318.76 = 767.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.06x = 1,318.76 × 767.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.06x = 1,012,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,754.93/955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.41

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