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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.65, 1,318.01 and 733.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.65, 1,318.01 and 733.16 is: 1,012.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.65 : 1,318.01 = 733.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.65/1,318.01 = 733.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.65x = 1,318.01 × 733.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.65x = 966,301.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,301.96/954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.21

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