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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.92, 1,315.44 and 743.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.92, 1,315.44 and 743.67 is: 1,026.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.92 : 1,315.44 = 743.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.92/1,315.44 = 743.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.92x = 1,315.44 × 743.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.92x = 978,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,253.26/952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.58

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