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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.74, 1,442.76 and 718.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.74, 1,442.76 and 718.66 is: 1,076.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.74 : 1,442.76 = 718.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.74/1,442.76 = 718.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.74x = 1,442.76 × 718.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.74x = 1,036,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,853.90/962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.98

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