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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.40, 1,321.64 and 736.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.40, 1,321.64 and 736.26 is: 1,016.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.40 : 1,321.64 = 736.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.40/1,321.64 = 736.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.40x = 1,321.64 × 736.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.40x = 973,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,070.67/957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.37

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