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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.48, 1,320.26 and 735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.48, 1,320.26 and 735.12 is: 1,014.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.48 : 1,320.26 = 735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.48/1,320.26 = 735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.48x = 1,320.26 × 735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.48x = 970,545.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,545.86/956.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.71

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