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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.11, 1,318.23 and 768.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.11, 1,318.23 and 768.54 is: 1,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.11 : 1,318.23 = 768.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.11/1,318.23 = 768.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.11x = 1,318.23 × 768.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.11x = 1,013,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,112.48/955.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.73

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