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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.98, 1,314.98 and 733.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.98, 1,314.98 and 733.62 is: 1,013.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.98 : 1,314.98 = 733.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.98/1,314.98 = 733.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.98x = 1,314.98 × 733.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.98x = 964,691.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,691.96/951.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.36

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