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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.73, 1,318.31 and 769.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.73, 1,318.31 and 769.47 is: 1,060.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.73 : 1,318.31 = 769.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.73/1,318.31 = 769.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.73x = 1,318.31 × 769.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.73x = 1,014,396.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,396.15/956.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.27

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