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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.64, 1,321.76 and 746.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.64, 1,321.76 and 746.02 is: 1,028.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.64 : 1,321.76 = 746.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.64/1,321.76 = 746.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.64x = 1,321.76 × 746.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.64x = 986,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,059.40/958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.60

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