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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.08, 1,320.42 and 770.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.08, 1,320.42 and 770.18 is: 1,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.08 : 1,320.42 = 770.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.08/1,320.42 = 770.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.08x = 1,320.42 × 770.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.08x = 1,016,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,961.08/956.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.68

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