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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.24, 1,329.90 and 741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.24, 1,329.90 and 741.78 is: 1,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.24 : 1,329.90 = 741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.24/1,329.90 = 741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.24x = 1,329.90 × 741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.24x = 986,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,493.22/963.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.14

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