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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.36, 1,317.28 and 769.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.36, 1,317.28 and 769.60 is: 1,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.36 : 1,317.28 = 769.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.36/1,317.28 = 769.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.36x = 1,317.28 × 769.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.36x = 1,013,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,778.69/955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.15

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