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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.52, 1,317.80 and 733.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.52, 1,317.80 and 733.04 is: 1,012.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.52 : 1,317.80 = 733.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.52/1,317.80 = 733.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.52x = 1,317.80 × 733.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.52x = 966,000.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,000.11/954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.03

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