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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963, 1,329.12 and 730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963, 1,329.12 and 730.44 is: 1,008.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963 : 1,329.12 = 730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963/1,329.12 = 730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963x = 1,329.12 × 730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963x = 970,842.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,842.41/963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.14

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