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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.30, 1,436.55 and 767.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.30, 1,436.55 and 767.30 is: 1,149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.30 : 1,436.55 = 767.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.30/1,436.55 = 767.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.30x = 1,436.55 × 767.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.30x = 1,102,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,264.82/959.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.03

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