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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.71, 1,322.14 and 744.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.71, 1,322.14 and 744.55 is: 1,027.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.71 : 1,322.14 = 744.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.71/1,322.14 = 744.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.71x = 1,322.14 × 744.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.71x = 984,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,399.34/957.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.87

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