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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.18, 1,326.49 and 740.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.18, 1,326.49 and 740.26 is: 1,020.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.18 : 1,326.49 = 740.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.18/1,326.49 = 740.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.18x = 1,326.49 × 740.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.18x = 981,947.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,947.49/962.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.54

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