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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.44, 1,319.24 and 734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.44, 1,319.24 and 734.04 is: 1,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.44 : 1,319.24 = 734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.44/1,319.24 = 734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.44x = 1,319.24 × 734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.44x = 968,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,374.93/955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.54

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