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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.40, 1,318.78 and 745.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.40, 1,318.78 and 745.10 is: 1,029.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.40 : 1,318.78 = 745.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.40/1,318.78 = 745.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.40x = 1,318.78 × 745.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.40x = 982,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,622.98/954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.57

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