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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.36, 1,322.58 and 751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.36, 1,322.58 and 751 is: 1,036.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.36 : 1,322.58 = 751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.36/1,322.58 = 751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.36x = 1,322.58 × 751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.36x = 993,257.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,257.58/958.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.41

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