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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.65, 1,324.91 and 738.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.65, 1,324.91 and 738.16 is: 1,019.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.65 : 1,324.91 = 738.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.65/1,324.91 = 738.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.65x = 1,324.91 × 738.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.65x = 977,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,985.25/959.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.11

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