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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.55, 1,319.96 and 748.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.55, 1,319.96 and 748.37 is: 1,033.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.55 : 1,319.96 = 748.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.55/1,319.96 = 748.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.55x = 1,319.96 × 748.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.55x = 987,823.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,823.64/955.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.77

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