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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.01, 1,318.98 and 733.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.01, 1,318.98 and 733.69 is: 1,014.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.01 : 1,318.98 = 733.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.01/1,318.98 = 733.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.01x = 1,318.98 × 733.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.01x = 967,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,722.44/954.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.37

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