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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.57, 1,312.92 and 732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.57, 1,312.92 and 732.14 is: 1,011.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.57 : 1,312.92 = 732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.57/1,312.92 = 732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.57x = 1,312.92 × 732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.57x = 961,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,234.68/950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.22

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