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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.95, 1,315.40 and 731.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.95, 1,315.40 and 731.62 is: 1,009.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.95 : 1,315.40 = 731.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.95/1,315.40 = 731.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.95x = 1,315.40 × 731.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.95x = 962,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,372.95/952.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.89

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