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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.79, 1,315.10 and 733.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.79, 1,315.10 and 733.32 is: 1,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.79 : 1,315.10 = 733.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.79/1,315.10 = 733.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.79x = 1,315.10 × 733.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.79x = 964,390.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,390.97/954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.06

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