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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.08, 1,312.74 and 741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.08, 1,312.74 and 741.84 is: 1,022.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.08 : 1,312.74 = 741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.08/1,312.74 = 741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.08x = 1,312.74 × 741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.08x = 973,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,843.04/952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.86

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