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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.48, 1,319.34 and 770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.48, 1,319.34 and 770.22 is: 1,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.48 : 1,319.34 = 770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.48/1,319.34 = 770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.48x = 1,319.34 × 770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.48x = 1,016,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,182.05/957.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.31

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