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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.51, 1,328.85 and 741.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.51, 1,328.85 and 741.03 is: 1,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.51 : 1,328.85 = 741.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.51/1,328.85 = 741.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.51x = 1,328.85 × 741.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.51x = 984,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,717.72/962.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.08

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