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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.74, 1,318.82 and 747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.74, 1,318.82 and 747.54 is: 1,032.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.74 : 1,318.82 = 747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.74/1,318.82 = 747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.74x = 1,318.82 × 747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.74x = 985,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,870.70/954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.61

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