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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.80, 1,444.20 and 734.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.80, 1,444.20 and 734.56 is: 1,101.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.80 : 1,444.20 = 734.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.80/1,444.20 = 734.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.80x = 1,444.20 × 734.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.80x = 1,060,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,851.55/962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.84

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