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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.72, 1,433.01 and 710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.72, 1,433.01 and 710.52 is: 1,066.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.72 : 1,433.01 = 710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.72/1,433.01 = 710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.72x = 1,433.01 × 710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.72x = 1,018,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,182.27/954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.47

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