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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.48, 1,324.72 and 738.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.48, 1,324.72 and 738.04 is: 1,018.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.48 : 1,324.72 = 738.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.48/1,324.72 = 738.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.48x = 1,324.72 × 738.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.48x = 977,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,696.35/959.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.99

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