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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.30, 1,320.77 and 662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.30, 1,320.77 and 662.76 is: 916.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.30 : 1,320.77 = 662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.30/1,320.77 = 662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.30x = 1,320.77 × 662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.30x = 875,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,353.53/955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.31

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