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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.64, 1,317.62 and 743.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.64, 1,317.62 and 743.02 is: 1,024.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.64 : 1,317.62 = 743.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.64/1,317.62 = 743.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.64x = 1,317.62 × 743.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.64x = 979,018.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,018.01/955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.46

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