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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.29, 1,316.95 and 744.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.29, 1,316.95 and 744.71 is: 1,027.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.29 : 1,316.95 = 744.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.29/1,316.95 = 744.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.29x = 1,316.95 × 744.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.29x = 980,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,737.39/954.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.71

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