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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.82, 1,323.59 and 745.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.82, 1,323.59 and 745.65 is: 1,029.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.82 : 1,323.59 = 745.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.82/1,323.59 = 745.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.82x = 1,323.59 × 745.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.82x = 986,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,934.68/958.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.33

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