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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.40, 1,318.88 and 734.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.40, 1,318.88 and 734.27 is: 1,013.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.40 : 1,318.88 = 734.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.40/1,318.88 = 734.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.40x = 1,318.88 × 734.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.40x = 968,409.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,409.26/955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.62

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