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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.18, 1,315.57 and 730.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.18, 1,315.57 and 730.39 is: 1,007.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.18 : 1,315.57 = 730.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.18/1,315.57 = 730.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.18x = 1,315.57 × 730.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.18x = 960,879.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,879.17/954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.02

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