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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.76, 1,317.18 and 757.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.76, 1,317.18 and 757.48 is: 1,045.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.76 : 1,317.18 = 757.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.76/1,317.18 = 757.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.76x = 1,317.18 × 757.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.76x = 997,737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,737.51/954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.01

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