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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.04, 1,311.75 and 730.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.04, 1,311.75 and 730.28 is: 1,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.04 : 1,311.75 = 730.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.04/1,311.75 = 730.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.04x = 1,311.75 × 730.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.04x = 957,938.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,938.23/952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.20

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