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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.44, 1,443.80 and 746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.44, 1,443.80 and 746 is: 1,117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.44 : 1,443.80 = 746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.44/1,443.80 = 746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.44x = 1,443.80 × 746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.44x = 1,077,074.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,074.80/963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.95

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