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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.87, 1,324.54 and 751.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.87, 1,324.54 and 751.66 is: 1,038.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.87 : 1,324.54 = 751.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.87/1,324.54 = 751.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.87x = 1,324.54 × 751.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.87x = 995,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,603.74/958.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.31

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