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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.35, 1,322.82 and 737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.35, 1,322.82 and 737.04 is: 1,017.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.35 : 1,322.82 = 737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.35/1,322.82 = 737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.35x = 1,322.82 × 737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.35x = 974,971.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,971.25/958.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.34

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