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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.69, 1,319.40 and 722.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.69, 1,319.40 and 722.41 is: 997.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.69 : 1,319.40 = 722.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.69/1,319.40 = 722.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.69x = 1,319.40 × 722.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.69x = 953,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,144.46/955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.34

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