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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.45, 1,329.57 and 742.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.45, 1,329.57 and 742.01 is: 1,023.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.45 : 1,329.57 = 742.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.45/1,329.57 = 742.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.45x = 1,329.57 × 742.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.45x = 986,547.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,547.59/963.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.97

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