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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.00, 1,322.37 and 737.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.00, 1,322.37 and 737.46 is: 1,016.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.00 : 1,322.37 = 737.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.00/1,322.37 = 737.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.00x = 1,322.37 × 737.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.00x = 975,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,194.98/959.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.89

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