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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.40, 1,317.67 and 706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.40, 1,317.67 and 706.32 is: 974.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.40 : 1,317.67 = 706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.40/1,317.67 = 706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.40x = 1,317.67 × 706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.40x = 930,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,694.91/955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.15

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