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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.84, 1,314.36 and 718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.84, 1,314.36 and 718.56 is: 992.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.84 : 1,314.36 = 718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.84/1,314.36 = 718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.84x = 1,314.36 × 718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.84x = 944,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,446.52/951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.23

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