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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.74, 1,315.41 and 731.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.74, 1,315.41 and 731.28 is: 1,009.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.74 : 1,315.41 = 731.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.74/1,315.41 = 731.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.74x = 1,315.41 × 731.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.74x = 961,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,933.02/952.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.65

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