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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.02, 1,324.02 and 737.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.02, 1,324.02 and 737.54 is: 1,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.02 : 1,324.02 = 737.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.02/1,324.02 = 737.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.02x = 1,324.02 × 737.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.02x = 976,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,517.71/959.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.25

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