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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.68, 1,321.66 and 736.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.68, 1,321.66 and 736.76 is: 1,015.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.68 : 1,321.66 = 736.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.68/1,321.66 = 736.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.68x = 1,321.66 × 736.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.68x = 973,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,746.22/958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.72

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