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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.03, 1,439.29 and 731.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.03, 1,439.29 and 731.58 is: 1,094.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.03 : 1,439.29 = 731.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.03/1,439.29 = 731.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.03x = 1,439.29 × 731.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.03x = 1,052,955.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,955.78/962.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.51

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