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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.97, 1,316.68 and 755.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.97, 1,316.68 and 755.39 is: 1,041.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.97 : 1,316.68 = 755.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.97/1,316.68 = 755.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.97x = 1,316.68 × 755.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.97x = 994,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,608.31/954.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.51

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