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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.34, 1,316.24 and 673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.34, 1,316.24 and 673.72 is: 929.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.34 : 1,316.24 = 673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.34/1,316.24 = 673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.34x = 1,316.24 × 673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.34x = 886,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,777.21/954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.20

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