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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.15, 1,318.70 and 733.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.15, 1,318.70 and 733.66 is: 1,012.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.15 : 1,318.70 = 733.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.15/1,318.70 = 733.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.15x = 1,318.70 × 733.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.15x = 967,467.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,467.18/955.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.90

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