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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.39, 1,311.80 and 741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.39, 1,311.80 and 741.33 is: 1,022.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.39 : 1,311.80 = 741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.39/1,311.80 = 741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.39x = 1,311.80 × 741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.39x = 972,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,472.99/951.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.16

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