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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.52, 1,317.72 and 759.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.52, 1,317.72 and 759.68 is: 1,047.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.52 : 1,317.72 = 759.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.52/1,317.72 = 759.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.52x = 1,317.72 × 759.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.52x = 1,001,045.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,045.53/955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.64

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