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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.27, 1,321.62 and 736.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.27, 1,321.62 and 736.75 is: 1,017.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.27 : 1,321.62 = 736.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.27/1,321.62 = 736.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.27x = 1,321.62 × 736.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.27x = 973,694.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,694.99/957.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.16

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