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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.89, 1,320.84 and 746.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.89, 1,320.84 and 746.60 is: 1,031.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.89 : 1,320.84 = 746.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.89/1,320.84 = 746.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.89x = 1,320.84 × 746.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.89x = 986,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,132.54/955.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.64

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