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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.74, 1,312.36 and 731.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.74, 1,312.36 and 731.22 is: 1,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.74 : 1,312.36 = 731.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.74/1,312.36 = 731.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.74x = 1,312.36 × 731.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.74x = 959,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,623.88/951.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.28

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