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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.48, 1,315.06 and 731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.48, 1,315.06 and 731.04 is: 1,009.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.48 : 1,315.06 = 731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.48/1,315.06 = 731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.48x = 1,315.06 × 731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.48x = 961,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,361.46/952.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.32

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