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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.48, 1,321.96 and 736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.48, 1,321.96 and 736.04 is: 1,016.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.48 : 1,321.96 = 736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.48/1,321.96 = 736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.48x = 1,321.96 × 736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.48x = 973,015.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,015.44/957.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.23

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