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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.03, 1,321.92 and 736.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.03, 1,321.92 and 736.29 is: 1,015.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.03 : 1,321.92 = 736.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.03/1,321.92 = 736.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.03x = 1,321.92 × 736.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.03x = 973,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,316.48/958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.96

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