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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.27, 1,432.31 and 748.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.27, 1,432.31 and 748.32 is: 1,123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.27 : 1,432.31 = 748.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.27/1,432.31 = 748.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.27x = 1,432.31 × 748.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.27x = 1,071,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,822.48/954.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.19

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