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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.26, 1,317.47 and 732.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.26, 1,317.47 and 732.78 is: 1,011.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.26 : 1,317.47 = 732.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.26/1,317.47 = 732.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.26x = 1,317.47 × 732.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.26x = 965,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,412.00/954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.69

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