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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.73, 1,318.33 and 718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.73, 1,318.33 and 718.27 is: 991.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.73 : 1,318.33 = 718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.73/1,318.33 = 718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.73x = 1,318.33 × 718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.73x = 946,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,922.34/954.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.82

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