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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.30, 1,318.06 and 757.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.30, 1,318.06 and 757.48 is: 1,046.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.30 : 1,318.06 = 757.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.30/1,318.06 = 757.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.30x = 1,318.06 × 757.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.30x = 998,404.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,404.09/954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.22

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