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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.40, 1,320.26 and 735.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.40, 1,320.26 and 735.27 is: 1,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.40 : 1,320.26 = 735.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.40/1,320.26 = 735.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.40x = 1,320.26 × 735.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.40x = 970,747.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,747.57/956.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.00

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