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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.80, 1,325.10 and 726.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.80, 1,325.10 and 726.52 is: 1,003.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.80 : 1,325.10 = 726.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.80/1,325.10 = 726.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.80x = 1,325.10 × 726.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.80x = 962,711.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,711.65/959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.03

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