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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.30, 1,323.19 and 774.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.30, 1,323.19 and 774.78 is: 1,068.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.30 : 1,323.19 = 774.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.30/1,323.19 = 774.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.30x = 1,323.19 × 774.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.30x = 1,025,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,181.15/959.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.68

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