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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.73, 1,322.69 and 722.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.73, 1,322.69 and 722.06 is: 995.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.73 : 1,322.69 = 722.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.73/1,322.69 = 722.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.73x = 1,322.69 × 722.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.73x = 955,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,060.11/959.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.14

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