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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.91, 1,323.30 and 738.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.91, 1,323.30 and 738.51 is: 1,018.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.91 : 1,323.30 = 738.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.91/1,323.30 = 738.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.91x = 1,323.30 × 738.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.91x = 977,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,270.28/959.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.09

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