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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.74, 1,322.32 and 736.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.74, 1,322.32 and 736.28 is: 1,016.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.74 : 1,322.32 = 736.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.74/1,322.32 = 736.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.74x = 1,322.32 × 736.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.74x = 973,597.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,597.77/957.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.56

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