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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.46, 1,320.24 and 735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.46, 1,320.24 and 735.12 is: 1,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.46 : 1,320.24 = 735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.46/1,320.24 = 735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.46x = 1,320.24 × 735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.46x = 970,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,534.83/956.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.72

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