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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.49, 1,319.37 and 719.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.49, 1,319.37 and 719.03 is: 992.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.49 : 1,319.37 = 719.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.49/1,319.37 = 719.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.49x = 1,319.37 × 719.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.49x = 948,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,660.01/955.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.86

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