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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.84, 1,317.18 and 721.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.84, 1,317.18 and 721.56 is: 995.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.84 : 1,317.18 = 721.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.84/1,317.18 = 721.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.84x = 1,317.18 × 721.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.84x = 950,424.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,424.40/954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.38

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