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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.40, 1,324.30 and 749.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.40, 1,324.30 and 749.10 is: 1,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.40 : 1,324.30 = 749.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.40/1,324.30 = 749.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.40x = 1,324.30 × 749.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.40x = 992,033.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,033.13/958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.09

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