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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.93, 1,320.57 and 747.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.93, 1,320.57 and 747.33 is: 1,031.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.93 : 1,320.57 = 747.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.93/1,320.57 = 747.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.93x = 1,320.57 × 747.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.93x = 986,901.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,901.58/956.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.33

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