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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.08, 1,319.05 and 769.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.08, 1,319.05 and 769.18 is: 1,062.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.08 : 1,319.05 = 769.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.08/1,319.05 = 769.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.08x = 1,319.05 × 769.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.08x = 1,014,586.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,586.88/955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.31

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