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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.26, 1,318.85 and 733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.26, 1,318.85 and 733.78 is: 1,013.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.26 : 1,318.85 = 733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.26/1,318.85 = 733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.26x = 1,318.85 × 733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.26x = 967,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,745.75/955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.07

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