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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.64, 1,313.04 and 731.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.64, 1,313.04 and 731.12 is: 1,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.64 : 1,313.04 = 731.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.64/1,313.04 = 731.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.64x = 1,313.04 × 731.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.64x = 959,989.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,989.80/952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.72

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