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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.85, 1,315.91 and 744.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.85, 1,315.91 and 744.69 is: 1,026.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.85 : 1,315.91 = 744.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.85/1,315.91 = 744.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.85x = 1,315.91 × 744.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.85x = 979,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,949.02/954.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.29

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