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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.33, 1,320.51 and 779.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.33, 1,320.51 and 779.31 is: 1,076.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.33 : 1,320.51 = 779.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.33/1,320.51 = 779.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.33x = 1,320.51 × 779.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.33x = 1,029,086.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,086.65/956.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.08

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