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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.27, 1,322.03 and 749.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.27, 1,322.03 and 749.12 is: 1,032.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.27 : 1,322.03 = 749.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.27/1,322.03 = 749.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.27x = 1,322.03 × 749.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.27x = 990,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,355.37/959.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.41

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