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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.63, 1,318.43 and 756.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.63, 1,318.43 and 756.52 is: 1,043.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.63 : 1,318.43 = 756.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.63/1,318.43 = 756.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.63x = 1,318.43 × 756.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.63x = 997,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,420.42/955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.73

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