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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.88, 1,316.32 and 758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.88, 1,316.32 and 758.48 is: 1,045.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.88 : 1,316.32 = 758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.88/1,316.32 = 758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.88x = 1,316.32 × 758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.88x = 998,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,402.39/954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.58

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