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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.14, 1,320.25 and 779.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.14, 1,320.25 and 779.13 is: 1,075.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.14 : 1,320.25 = 779.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.14/1,320.25 = 779.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.14x = 1,320.25 × 779.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.14x = 1,028,644.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,644.06/956.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.83

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