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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.84, 1,322.28 and 725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.84, 1,322.28 and 725.28 is: 1,001.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.84 : 1,322.28 = 725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.84/1,322.28 = 725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.84x = 1,322.28 × 725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.84x = 959,023.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,023.24/957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.24

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