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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.40, 1,442.58 and 747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.40, 1,442.58 and 747.16 is: 1,118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.40 : 1,442.58 = 747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.40/1,442.58 = 747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.40x = 1,442.58 × 747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.40x = 1,077,838.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,838.07/963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.79

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