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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.68, 1,317.52 and 719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.68, 1,317.52 and 719.20 is: 991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.68 : 1,317.52 = 719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.68/1,317.52 = 719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.68x = 1,317.52 × 719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.68x = 947,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,560.38/955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.50

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