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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.68, 1,320.28 and 735.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.68, 1,320.28 and 735.76 is: 1,014.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.68 : 1,320.28 = 735.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.68/1,320.28 = 735.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.68x = 1,320.28 × 735.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.68x = 971,409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,409.21/957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.34

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