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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.55, 1,443.83 and 734.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.55, 1,443.83 and 734.31 is: 1,101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.55 : 1,443.83 = 734.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.55/1,443.83 = 734.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.55x = 1,443.83 × 734.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.55x = 1,060,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,215.14/962.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.47

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