Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.64, 1,319 and 744.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 956.64, 1,319 and 744.02 is: 1,025.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956.64 : 1,319 = 744.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956.64/1,319 = 744.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956.64x = 1,319 × 744.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956.64x = 981,362.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,362.38/956.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,025.84
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