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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.74, 1,318.18 and 733.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.74, 1,318.18 and 733.28 is: 1,012.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.74 : 1,318.18 = 733.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.74/1,318.18 = 733.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.74x = 1,318.18 × 733.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.74x = 966,595.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,595.03/954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.42

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