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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.47, 1,423.44 and 721.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.47, 1,423.44 and 721.02 is: 1,078.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.47 : 1,423.44 = 721.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.47/1,423.44 = 721.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.47x = 1,423.44 × 721.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.47x = 1,026,328.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,328.71/951.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.68

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