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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.94, 1,318.54 and 758.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.94, 1,318.54 and 758.12 is: 1,046.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.94 : 1,318.54 = 758.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.94/1,318.54 = 758.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.94x = 1,318.54 × 758.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.94x = 999,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,611.54/954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.78

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