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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.73, 1,322.30 and 736.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.73, 1,322.30 and 736.28 is: 1,016.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.73 : 1,322.30 = 736.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.73/1,322.30 = 736.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.73x = 1,322.30 × 736.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.73x = 973,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,583.04/957.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.55

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