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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.68, 1,314.06 and 730.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.68, 1,314.06 and 730.28 is: 1,008.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.68 : 1,314.06 = 730.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.68/1,314.06 = 730.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.68x = 1,314.06 × 730.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.68x = 959,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,631.74/951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.36

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