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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959, 1,324.04 and 737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959, 1,324.04 and 737.52 is: 1,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959 : 1,324.04 = 737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959/1,324.04 = 737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959x = 1,324.04 × 737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959x = 976,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,505.98/959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.25

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