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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.46, 1,321.62 and 736.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.46, 1,321.62 and 736.12 is: 1,016.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.46 : 1,321.62 = 736.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.46/1,321.62 = 736.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.46x = 1,321.62 × 736.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.46x = 972,870.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,870.91/957.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.10

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