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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.50, 1,317.75 and 721.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.50, 1,317.75 and 721.22 is: 995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.50 : 1,317.75 = 721.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.50/1,317.75 = 721.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.50x = 1,317.75 × 721.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.50x = 950,387.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,387.66/954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.69

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