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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.06, 1,322.16 and 724.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.06, 1,322.16 and 724.78 is: 1,000.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.06 : 1,322.16 = 724.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.06/1,322.16 = 724.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.06x = 1,322.16 × 724.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.06x = 958,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,275.12/958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.22

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