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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.08, 1,314.44 and 730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.08, 1,314.44 and 730.60 is: 1,008.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.08 : 1,314.44 = 730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.08/1,314.44 = 730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.08x = 1,314.44 × 730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.08x = 960,329.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,329.86/952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.67

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