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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.95, 1,314.02 and 730.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.95, 1,314.02 and 730.62 is: 1,008.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.95 : 1,314.02 = 730.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.95/1,314.02 = 730.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.95x = 1,314.02 × 730.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.95x = 960,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,051.12/951.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.51

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