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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.98, 1,318.50 and 733.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.98, 1,318.50 and 733.53 is: 1,012.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.98 : 1,318.50 = 733.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.98/1,318.50 = 733.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.98x = 1,318.50 × 733.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.98x = 967,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,159.31/954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.76

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