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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.42, 1,319.11 and 733.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.42, 1,319.11 and 733.97 is: 1,013.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.42 : 1,319.11 = 733.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.42/1,319.11 = 733.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.42x = 1,319.11 × 733.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.42x = 968,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,183.50/955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.36

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