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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.36, 1,318.44 and 748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.36, 1,318.44 and 748 is: 1,032.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.36 : 1,318.44 = 748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.36/1,318.44 = 748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.36x = 1,318.44 × 748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.36x = 986,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,193.12/955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.27

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