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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.10, 1,321.91 and 736.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.10, 1,321.91 and 736.66 is: 1,016.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.10 : 1,321.91 = 736.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.10/1,321.91 = 736.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.10x = 1,321.91 × 736.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.10x = 973,794.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,794.00/958.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.38

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