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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.14, 1,319.33 and 736.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.14, 1,319.33 and 736.79 is: 1,017.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.14 : 1,319.33 = 736.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.14/1,319.33 = 736.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.14x = 1,319.33 × 736.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.14x = 972,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,058.87/955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.71

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