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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.74, 1,320.93 and 735.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.74, 1,320.93 and 735.28 is: 1,015.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.74 : 1,320.93 = 735.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.74/1,320.93 = 735.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.74x = 1,320.93 × 735.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.74x = 971,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,253.41/956.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.17

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