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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.71, 1,320.64 and 747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.71, 1,320.64 and 747.52 is: 1,030.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.71 : 1,320.64 = 747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.71/1,320.64 = 747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.71x = 1,320.64 × 747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.71x = 987,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,199.64/957.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.79

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