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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.54, 1,318.41 and 732.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.54, 1,318.41 and 732.96 is: 1,012.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.54 : 1,318.41 = 732.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.54/1,318.41 = 732.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.54x = 1,318.41 × 732.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.54x = 966,341.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,341.79/954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.36

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