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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.60, 1,322.04 and 748.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.60, 1,322.04 and 748.45 is: 1,032.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.60 : 1,322.04 = 748.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.60/1,322.04 = 748.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.60x = 1,322.04 × 748.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.60x = 989,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,480.84/958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.21

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