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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.80, 1,322.34 and 724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.80, 1,322.34 and 724.52 is: 1,000.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.80 : 1,322.34 = 724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.80/1,322.34 = 724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.80x = 1,322.34 × 724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.80x = 958,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,061.78/957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.27

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