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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.98, 1,317.60 and 734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.98, 1,317.60 and 734.04 is: 1,011.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.98 : 1,317.60 = 734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.98/1,317.60 = 734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.98x = 1,317.60 × 734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.98x = 967,171.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,171.10/955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.71

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