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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.72, 1,316.16 and 747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.72, 1,316.16 and 747.36 is: 1,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.72 : 1,316.16 = 747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.72/1,316.16 = 747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.72x = 1,316.16 × 747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.72x = 983,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,645.34/954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.30

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