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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.86, 1,321.64 and 748.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.86, 1,321.64 and 748.62 is: 1,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.86 : 1,321.64 = 748.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.86/1,321.64 = 748.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.86x = 1,321.64 × 748.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.86x = 989,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,406.14/958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.86

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