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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.76, 1,320.68 and 746.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.76, 1,320.68 and 746.48 is: 1,031.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.76 : 1,320.68 = 746.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.76/1,320.68 = 746.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.76x = 1,320.68 × 746.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.76x = 985,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,861.21/955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.49

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