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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.22, 1,322.37 and 748.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.22, 1,322.37 and 748.64 is: 1,033.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.22 : 1,322.37 = 748.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.22/1,322.37 = 748.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.22x = 1,322.37 × 748.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.22x = 989,979.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,979.58/958.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.14

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