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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.92, 1,317.72 and 529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.92, 1,317.72 and 529.52 is: 730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.92 : 1,317.72 = 529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.92/1,317.72 = 529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.92x = 1,317.72 × 529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.92x = 697,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,759.09/954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.70

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