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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.39, 1,317.31 and 745.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.39, 1,317.31 and 745.33 is: 1,027.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.39 : 1,317.31 = 745.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.39/1,317.31 = 745.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.39x = 1,317.31 × 745.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.39x = 981,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,830.66/955.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.68

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