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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.07, 1,318.54 and 729.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.07, 1,318.54 and 729.22 is: 1,006.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.07 : 1,318.54 = 729.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.07/1,318.54 = 729.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.07x = 1,318.54 × 729.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.07x = 961,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,505.74/955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.74

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