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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.52, 1,437.04 and 742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.52, 1,437.04 and 742.40 is: 1,111.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.52 : 1,437.04 = 742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.52/1,437.04 = 742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.52x = 1,437.04 × 742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.52x = 1,066,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,858.50/959.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.87

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