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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.56, 1,322.94 and 725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.56, 1,322.94 and 725.28 is: 1,000.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.56 : 1,322.94 = 725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.56/1,322.94 = 725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.56x = 1,322.94 × 725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.56x = 959,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,501.92/958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.98

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